Proving
//ˈpɹuːvɪŋ// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
"a book of provings"
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of prove form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English provyng, pryvynge, equivalent to prove + -ing.
Etymology 2
From Middle English provyng, prevyng, provynge, prevynge, preovyng, prufunge, preofunge, from Old English *prōfung, equivalent to prove + -ing.
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