Where does “provable” come from?

Provable derives from Middle English prevable, though the ultimate origin and sense development remain unclear from the available evidence.

provable (English): Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven

Definitions

  1. Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven

Ancestry of “provable”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishprovable

Words derived from “provable

Every word from Middle English provable