Påvisligt

Påvisligt is a Scandinavian adjective used to describe something that can be demonstrated, proven, or detected through evidence or observation. The term is most common in Swedish, and cognate forms appear in Danish (påviseligt) and Norwegian (påvislig, påviseligt). The root is the verb påvisa, meaning to demonstrate or show, with the suffix -ligt indicating a characteristic.

Etymology and meaning

The word derives from påvisa + the suffix -ligt, producing a descriptor for things that are verifiable, demonstrable, or detectable. In practice, påvisligt can refer to findings, claims, or phenomena that can be established or shown by evidence, measurement, or inquiry. Its nuance emphasizes verifiability and observable support rather than formal proof alone.

Usage

In scientific and investigative contexts, påvisligt indicates that evidence supports a claim or observation. In mathematics and formal logic, bevisbart (provable) is more common when referring to statements that can be proven within a formal system; påvisligt may be used to stress empirical demonstration or verifiability through experiments and data. The term can also appear in legal or forensic discussions to denote evidence that can be demonstrated or established in practice.

Examples

Det är påvisligt att utsläppen har ökat de senaste åren. Forskningen visar påvisliga fördelar med metoden, men längre studier krävs för slutgiltiga slutsatser.

See also

Bevisbart, påvisa, bevis.