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Meaning of substantiated
The primary meaning of the word "substantiated" is to have been proven or confirmed to be true.
Etymology of substantiated
The word "substantiated" originates from the Latin words "substantia," meaning substance or essence, and "substantiare," meaning to make substantial or to give substance to.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe something that has been made more solid or substantial, and later to describe a claim or statement that has been proven or confirmed to be true.
Synonyms
verified
confirmed
validated
supported
justified
proven
established
authenticated
certified
documented
evidenced
corroborated
reinforced
strengthened
solidified
fortified
backed
endorsed
ratified
sanctioned
authorized
legitimized
vindicated
Vouched
warranted
guaranteed
affirmed
declared
attested
sworn
avowed
acknowledged
admitted
conceded
confessed
granted
recognized
accepted
accredited
vouched for
testified
Definitions
- The word "substantiated" is defined by Oxford Languages as having been proven or confirmed to be true, typically through evidence or research.
- * It can also refer to something that has been made more solid or substantial, often through the provision of additional support or evidence.
Usage Examples
- The company's claims about the new product's benefits have been substantiated by independent research.
- * The detective was able to substantiate the suspect's alibi through eyewitness testimony and video evidence.
- * The scientist's theory was substantiated by the results of the experiment, which confirmed her hypothesis.
Antonyms
disproven
discredited
debunked
refuted
rejected
denied
contradicted
challenged
questioned
doubted
disputed
unverified
unconfirmed
unsubstantiated
unsupported
unproven
baseless
unfounded
false
inaccurate
incorrect
mistaken
erroneous
flawed