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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Cumbria Police said a man had been arrested and released on bail, but no charges were brought against him because the case did not meet the evidential threshold.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"No further action will be taken on the basis there is insufficient evidential for there to be a realistic prospect of conviction."

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

However, the Public Prosecution Service was granted permission to end criminal proceedings against the pair due to "significant evidential developments", at Belfast Youth Court on Friday.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

With different groups of phenomena, the evidential value varies enormously.

From Occultism and Common-Sense by Willson, Beckles

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