Definitions

evidential

[ev-i-den-shuhl] / ˌɛv ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

indicative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emblematic ominous suggestive symbolic symptomatic

STRONG

characteristic demonstrative prognostic testimonial

WEAK

apocalyptic augural auspicious connotative denotative denotive designative diagnostic evincive expressive inauspicious indicatory indicial pointing to significant significatory testatory

ADJECTIVE

indicatory

Synonyms

WEAK

augural auspicious characteristic connotative demonstrative denotative denotive designatory diagnostic emblematic evincive exhibitive exhibitory expressive inauspicious indicative indicial ominous pointing to prognostic significant significatory suggestive symbolic symptomatic testatory testimonial

ADJECTIVE

symptomatic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emblematic symbolic

WEAK

associated characteristic demonstrative denotative denotive designative indicating pointing to significant suggestive

ADJECTIVE

telltale

Synonyms

STRONG

giveaway prognostic

WEAK

disclosing indicatory informative meaningful pointing to significant significatory suggestive

ADVERB

prima facie

Synonyms

WEAK

appearing at first sight at the first blush

Example Sentences

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Rowe said the fact the complaints related to an investigation from 40 years ago posed "substantial evidential challenges".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The Northumbria force said the case had been dropped due to "evidential difficulties" but inquiries into criminal damage outside the premises were ongoing.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

In his latest letter, sent to MPs, he said he was taking the "unusual" step of sharing more details because "government briefings have been provided commenting on the evidential situation".

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Mr Cameron further told the hearing he anticipated "four to five weeks for the evidential hearings."

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

Because of the abundance of evidential facts Weismann does not go into any detailed proof of evolution.

From Naturalism And Religion by Otto, Rudolf

evidential

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