Dictionary Entry
substantiated
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/sub-stan-shee-ey-tid/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.85)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (2)To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
In a Sentence
“The article includes substantiated to support a careful argument.”
Published Usage Examples
“Much more substantiated is the fact that Hoover would wield elements of the FBI and other federal energy to control and subvert the civil rights of those he considered enemies and dangers to democracy.”
“More than 84 percent of UNAX investigations launched by TIGTA result in substantiated violations of the law, it said.”
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Origin
From Latin 'substantia' (substance), meaning 'to make stand under'.
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