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evidential

[ev-i-den-shuhl] / ˌɛv ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
indicative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emblematic ominous suggestive symbolic symptomatic
STRONG
characteristic demonstrative prognostic testimonial
WEAK
apocalyptic augural auspicious connotative denotative denotive designative diagnostic evincive expressive inauspicious indicatory indicial pointing to significant significatory testatory
ADJECTIVE
indicatory
Synonyms
WEAK
augural auspicious characteristic connotative demonstrative denotative denotive designatory diagnostic emblematic evincive exhibitive exhibitory expressive inauspicious indicative indicial ominous pointing to prognostic significant significatory suggestive symbolic symptomatic testatory testimonial
ADJECTIVE
symptomatic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emblematic symbolic
WEAK
associated characteristic demonstrative denotative denotive designative indicating pointing to significant suggestive
ADJECTIVE
telltale
Synonyms
STRONG
giveaway prognostic
WEAK
disclosing indicatory informative meaningful pointing to significant significatory suggestive
ADVERB
prima facie
Synonyms
WEAK
appearing at first sight at the first blush

Example Sentences

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However, CPS chiefs concluded the evidential test was not met in any of the cases.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"Consistently the advice we have received has highlighted fundamental evidential difficulties that cannot be ignored."

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

However, last month the director of public prosecutions said "the case could no longer proceed to trial since the evidence no longer met the evidential test".

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

However, last month the director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, who leads the CPS, said "the case could no longer proceed to trial since the evidence no longer met the evidential test".

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Nothing but evidential destitution could rely upon the expression in the "Epistle of Polycarp" to show acquaintance with Acts.

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard