What does probative mean?
Probative means (formal, chiefly law) Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation..
Probative
/ˈproʊ.bə.tɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(formal, chiefly law) Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation..
Example Sentences
The judge had granted the DA a one-week extension with the caustic admonition that the case would be summarily dismissed if at that time probative, as opposed to prejudicial, evidence was not produced.
My grandfather in person organized the file with a surfeit of sworn testimonies and probative documents […]
Synonyms for probative
Antonyms for probative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more probative
- most probative
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for probative?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of probative?
Possible antonyms include disprobative, prejudicial.
How do you use probative in a sentence?
The judge had granted the DA a one-week extension with the caustic admonition that the case would be summarily dismissed if at that time probative, as opposed to prejudicial, evidence was not produced.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.