Synonyms for corroborative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : verb kuh-rob-uh-reyt; adjective kuh-rob-er-it
Phonetic Transcription : verb kəˈrɒb əˌreɪt; adjective kəˈrɒb ər ɪt


Définition of corroborative

Origin :
  • 1530s, "to give (legal) confirmation to," from Latin corroboratus, past participle of corroborare "to strengthen, invigorate," from com- "together" or "thoroughly" (see com-) + roborare "to make strong," from robur, robus "strength," (see robust).
  • Meaning "to strengthen by evidence, to confirm" is from 1706. Sometimes in early use the word also has its literal Latin sense, especially of medicines. Related: Corroborated; corroborating; corroborative.
  • adj confirmatory
Example sentences :
  • Presently he saw that some corroborative evidence might exist.
  • Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts
  • But nevertheless we should require some corroborative document.
  • Extract from : « The Blonde Lady » by Maurice Leblanc
  • The testimony of this gentleman is corroborative of that already presented.
  • Extract from : « Popular Education » by Ira Mayhew
  • That the body was found without weight is also corroborative of the idea.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Edgar Allan Poe » by Edgar Allan Poe
  • That was another and corroborative sign, clearer to him than printed capitals.
  • Extract from : « Vittoria, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Is there any corroborative evidence that such a register existed?
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 138, June 19, 1852 » by Various
  • Mr. Chairman, the only evidence I can give is corroborative.
  • Extract from : « Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877 » by Various
  • Corroborative testimony was furnished by Mr. Leishman and others.
  • Extract from : « Homestead » by Arthur G. Burgoyne
  • Valueless as direct evidence, it might prove of great value as corroborative.
  • Extract from : « The Leavenworth Case » by Anna Katherine Green
  • There are other corroborative instances of a similar nature.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Death » by Samuel Hopkins Adams

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