Substantiation

Noun

Definition: The act or process of proving or providing evidence to support a claim, statement, or argument.

Synonyms: Verification, Confirmation, Validation

Antonyms: Refutation, Denial, Contradiction

Examples:

The scientist provided substantial substantiation for her theory through rigorous experimentation.
The lawyer requested additional substantiation for the defendant's alibi.

Mnemonics:

Think of "substance" and how substantiation adds substance or support to a statement or claim.
Break down the word as "sub" (under) + "stantia" (substance) + "tion" (act of). Substantiation is the act of providing substance or evidence to support something.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "substantiation" is derived from the Latin word "substantiatus," which means "proved or substantiated."

Historical Usage:

The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the process of providing evidence or proof to support a claim or statement.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Demand substantiation"

Explanation:

This expression is commonly used in advertising and marketing contexts where a claim made in an advertisement must be supported by evidence or proof in order to comply with legal regulations.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing substantiation with assumption or conjecture.

Explanation:

Substantiation involves providing factual evidence or logical reasoning to support a claim, whereas assumptions or conjectures are based on limited information or personal opinions without substantial evidence.