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UNPROVEN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unproven mean?
• UNPROVEN (adjective)
The adjective UNPROVEN has 1 sense:
1. not proved
Familiarity information: UNPROVEN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not proved
Synonyms:
unproved; unproven
Context example:
unproved assumptions
Similar:
on trial (in the process of being tested or tried)
unverified (lacking proof or substantiation)
Context examples
Before taking an unproven or little known treatment, talk to a doctor or health care professional - especially when taking prescription drugs.
(Health Fraud, Food and Drug Administration)
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