demonstrability

Demonstrability is the property of a proposition or claim that it can be shown to be true through reasoned argument or accessible evidence. In philosophy and science, it concerns the extent to which a claim can be demonstrated within a given framework of assumptions.

In mathematics and logic, demonstration corresponds to a proof: a finite sequence of valid steps from axioms to a conclusion. Such demonstration aims for rigor, universality, and explicit justification.

In empirical disciplines, demonstration relies on observation, experiment, and reproducibility. A hypothesis is demonstrated to the extent that evidence supports it and explains observed phenomena under test.

Demonstrability is bounded by the chosen model or axioms; a claim may be demonstrable within one framework but not in another. In practice, it underpins scientific reasoning, legal standards of evidence, and formal verification in software.