adjective
evidentiary
eh-vih-DEHN-shuh-ree
Evidentiary (adjective) means relating to or serving as evidence, especially in a legal setting. Example: “The judge ruled on the evidentiary value of the recording before allowing it in court.”
adjective
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Relating to or serving as evidence, especially in a legal setting.
"The judge ruled on the evidentiary value of the recording before allowing it in court."
How to use evidentiary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, legal word for "having to do with evidence."
When to use it
Almost exclusively used in legal writing and courtroom contexts.
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Etymology
From evidence + -ary.
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What does “evidentiary” mean?
The word “evidentiary” means relating to or serving as evidence, especially in a legal setting. In plain terms, a formal, legal word for "having to do with evidence.".
How do you pronounce “evidentiary”?
“Evidentiary” is pronounced eh-vih-DEHN-shuh-ree (/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiˌɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “evidentiary” in a sentence?
Here is “evidentiary” used in a sentence: “The judge ruled on the evidentiary value of the recording before allowing it in court.”
What part of speech is “evidentiary”?
“Evidentiary” is an adjective.
