PROBATIVE


Meaning of PROBATIVE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' pr ō -b ə -tiv

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : serving to test or try : EXPLORATORY

2 : serving to prove : SUBSTANTIATING

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.