noun
corroboration
Corroboration (noun) means Additional evidence or support that confirms something. Example: “The confession needed corroboration before it could be used in court.”
noun
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Additional evidence or support that confirms something.
"The confession needed corroboration before it could be used in court."
How to use corroboration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtra proof that backs up a claim.
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Word forms
- Plural
- corroborations
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The confession needed _____ before it could be used in court.
Etymology
From Late Latin corroboratio, "strengthening" — related to "corroborate".
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Rhymes for corroboration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “corroboration” mean?
The word “corroboration” means additional evidence or support that confirms something. In plain terms, extra proof that backs up a claim.
How do you use “corroboration” in a sentence?
Here is “corroboration” used in a sentence: “The confession needed corroboration before it could be used in court.”
What part of speech is “corroboration”?
“Corroboration” is a noun.
Where does the word “corroboration” come from?
The word “corroboration” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin corroboratio, "strengthening" — related to "corroborate".
