Corroborative
adjective
Something that gives support or shows evidence that a fact or statement is true.
The fingerprints she found served as corroborative evidence in the court case.
Often appears as...
- corroborative evidence
- corroborative witness
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Something that gives support or shows evidence that a fact or statement is true.
The fingerprints she found served as corroborative evidence in the court case.
Often appears as...
- corroborative evidence
- corroborative witness
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to refer to additional evidence that confirms a belief or statement.
The suspect's alibi was weak until his friend's testimony provided corroborative details.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Arguments
Use it to strengthen your argument by linking it to other supporting facts or data.
Her thesis was compelling, with several corroborative studies cited.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Alone
Corroborative isn't used for the main evidence but for additional information that confirms something.
The video footage was corroborative, complementing the eyewitness reports.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to refer to additional evidence that confirms a belief or statement.
The suspect's alibi was weak until his friend's testimony provided corroborative details.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Arguments
Use it to strengthen your argument by linking it to other supporting facts or data.
Her thesis was compelling, with several corroborative studies cited.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Alone
Corroborative isn't used for the main evidence but for additional information that confirms something.
The video footage was corroborative, complementing the eyewitness reports.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to refer to additional evidence that confirms a belief or statement.
The suspect's alibi was weak until his friend's testimony provided corroborative details.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Arguments
Use it to strengthen your argument by linking it to other supporting facts or data.
Her thesis was compelling, with several corroborative studies cited.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Alone
Corroborative isn't used for the main evidence but for additional information that confirms something.
The video footage was corroborative, complementing the eyewitness reports.
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Quote examples
Roger Rees
Welsh Actor
I'm really interested in the form, putting one piece up against another and finding something corroborative in another voice. I've done a lot of that.
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John Burroughs
American Author
All birds are incipient or would-be songsters in the spring. I find corroborative evidence of this even in the crowing of the cock.
Quote examples
Roger Rees
Welsh Actor
I'm really interested in the form, putting one piece up against another and finding something corroborative in another voice. I've done a lot of that.
Quote examples
John Burroughs
American Author
All birds are incipient or would-be songsters in the spring. I find corroborative evidence of this even in the crowing of the cock.
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