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evidential

UK
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Translations

evidentialnoun
evidentials
pl
UK
/ˌɛv.ɪˈden.ʃəl/
US
/ˌɛv.əˈdɛn.ʃəl/
Used in linguistics for a grammatical marker indicating information source.
évidentielTerme de linguistique.
The language distinguishes three evidentials to mark whether information was seen, heard, or inferred.
La langue distingue trois évidentiels pour indiquer si l’information a été vue, entendue ou inférée.
Synonyms
reportative
evidence
proof
testimony
indication
attestation
indicator
confirmation
evidentiality
evidential marker
evidentialadjective
more evidential
Comp.
most evidential
Super.
UK
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
probantSurtout en contexte juridique ou administratif ; se dit d’un élément qui apporte une preuve.
The lawyer presented evidential documents to support her case.
L’avocate a présenté des documents probants pour appuyer sa cause.
Additional translations
évidentielEmploi rare ; surtout en linguistique pour ce qui est fondé sur l’évidence ou la source de l’information.
Synonyms
demonstrative
substantive
indicative
proving
confirmatory
supportive

Definitions

evidentialnoun
In linguistics, a grammatical element or morpheme that indicates the source or reliability of the speaker's information.
The language distinguishes three evidentials to mark whether information was seen, heard, or inferred.
evidentialadjective
Relating to or providing evidence.
The lawyer presented evidential documents to support her case.
Serving as or based on evidence.
The report included several evidential findings that were crucial to the investigation.
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