demonstrably

/dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/

//dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː// adv

"demonstrably" is a 12-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“demonstrably” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #37,882 in English word frequency and used as an adverb.

#37,882
frequency rank, English
12
letters
20
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

demonstrably vs demonstrable
92% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for demonstrably
PropertyValue
Headworddemonstrably
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/
Letters12
Frequency rank#37,882
Misspellings tracked20
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “demonstrably” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). demonstrably lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for demonstrably is 12 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/. Corpus data places it at rank #37,882 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).".

Our generated misspelling index lists 20 likely wrong-spelling variants for demonstrably, with forms such as "ddemonstrably", "demmonstrably", and "demnostrably". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "demonstrable", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: From demonstrable + -ly. First attested in the early 17th century. The correct English form is demonstrably, spelled D-E-M-O-N-S-T-R-A-B-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).

Etymology

From demonstrable + -ly. First attested in the early 17th century.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddemonstrably,demmonstrably,demnostrably,demonnstrably,demonsrtably,demonsstrably,demonstarbly,demonstrabbly,demonstrablly,demonstrablyy,demonstrabyl,demonstralby,demonstrbaly,demonstrrably,demonsttrably,demontsrably,demosntrably,deomnstrably,dmeonstrably,edmonstrably

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of demonstrably - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ddemonstrably1demmonstrably1demnostrably2demonnstrably1demonsrtably2demonsstrably1demonstarbly2demonstrabbly1
Edit distance from "demonstrably"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "demonstrably"?
"demonstrably" is spelled D-E-M-O-N-S-T-R-A-B-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/.
What does "demonstrably" mean?
As an adverb, "demonstrably" means: In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).
What words are commonly confused with "demonstrably"?
"demonstrably" is commonly confused with "demonstrable". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "demonstrably"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "demonstrably" is /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "demonstrably"?
From demonstrable + -ly. First attested in the early 17th century. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “demonstrably”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is D-E-M-O-N-S-T-R-A-B-L-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “demonstrable” - see the side-by-side comparison. demonstrably vs demonstrable
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list