evidence — facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈevɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- The chocolate on his face was evidence that he ate the cake.
- There is growing evidence that exercise improves mental health.
- His messy room evidenced his stress during exam week.
evidence
NOUN[/ˈevɪdəns/]
facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
The detective presents crucial evidence — a bloody fingerprint on the shattered glass.
Evidence builds confidence, leading straight to their residence!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evidentia' meaning 'clearness' or 'obviousness,' derived from 'evidens' (clear, obvious), which combines 'e-' (out) and 'videre' (to see).
Breakdown
e- (out) + vid (see) + -entia (Latin noun suffix) = evidence (that which is seen/clear)
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📝Examples
“The chocolate on his face was evidence that he ate the cake.”
“There is growing evidence that exercise improves mental health.”
“His messy room evidenced his stress during exam week.”
“The scientist presented evidence to support her theory.”
“My empty wallet is evidence of my shopping addiction.”
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