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.
evidentialadjective
more evidential
Comp.
most evidential
Super.
UK
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
The evidential value of the document was crucial in the trial.
Доказательная ценность документа была решающей на суде.
The evidential testimony provided by the witness was compelling.
Свидетельские показания, предоставленные свидетелем, были убедительными.

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.