evidential

Everyday

1. (formal) Evidential means to do with evidence or serving as evidence, the facts that show whether something is true. tree →
2. (law) Evidential value is how much a fact or object helps prove something in court. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in law, science and history (how strong is the evidence). Pupils will meet «evidence» much more. Phrases: evidential value, evidential weight, evidential basis.

Examples

• The footprint had real evidential value. tree →
• The judge asked about the evidential weight of the photo. tree →
• Scientists need an evidential basis for a claim. tree →
• Diaries are evidential sources for historians. tree →
• Without the video, there was little evidential support. tree →
• The museum records the evidential details of each find. tree →

Note

Formal; plain words: «as evidence». Say «ev-i-DEN-shul». Not the same as «evidently» (clearly).