Difference between revisions of "Unproven"
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| − | The root word is proof which means evidence to show the statement is true.<br> | + | The root word is [[proof]] which means evidence to show the statement is true.<br> |
un-proven means not proven, the statement has not been shown to be true.<br> | un-proven means not proven, the statement has not been shown to be true.<br> | ||
Also used of processes or equipment which have not been shown to work.<br> | Also used of processes or equipment which have not been shown to work.<br> | ||
| − | :example: | + | :example: Bill's new experimental harvesting machine in unproven.<br> |
Often used where mathematical proof can be demonstrated.<br> | Often used where mathematical proof can be demonstrated.<br> | ||
Revision as of 23:41, September 15, 2008
The root word is proof which means evidence to show the statement is true.
un-proven means not proven, the statement has not been shown to be true.
Also used of processes or equipment which have not been shown to work.
- example: Bill's new experimental harvesting machine in unproven.
Often used where mathematical proof can be demonstrated.
A proof in printing is a test copy done to check the printing plate before many copies are done.
Unproven can be used to say that a test copy was not done.
Archaic use: If something is unproven, it means it has not been learned or found out by experience.