CORROBORANT Meaning and
Definition
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Corroborant, as a noun, refers to a substance that strengthens or reinforces the body or a part of it. In the medical context, it is typically used to describe a tonic or a stimulant that promotes healing or supports the body's natural functions. These substances are often believed to have a restorative effect on the body and are used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda or traditional Chinese medicine. Examples of corroborants include certain herbs, extracts, or compounds that are thought to enhance vitality, improve energy levels, or aid in the recovery from an illness or fatigue.
As an adjective, corroborant describes anything that corroborates or supports a claim, statement, or evidence. In this context, it emphasizes something that adds credibility, strength, or validity to an existing argument or belief. It serves to confirm or validate a particular point by providing additional evidence, facts, or testimony. Corroborant evidence or support can help establish the truthfulness or accuracy of a claim, and its presence can lend more weight to the original assertions being made. A corroborant element is sought-after when conducting legal or scientific investigations, as it reinforces the veracity of a given hypothesis or belief and adds reliability to the overall conclusion.
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• Having the power of giving strength.
• In med., that which gives strength to the body when weak.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CORROBORANT
- xorroborant
- vorroborant
- forroborant
- dorroborant
- cirroborant
- ckrroborant
- clrroborant
- cprroborant
- c0rroborant
- c9rroborant
- coeroborant
- codroborant
- cofroborant
- cotroborant
- co5roborant
- co4roborant
- coreoborant
- cordoborant
- corfoborant
Etymology of CORROBORANT
The word "corroborant" comes from the Latin word "corroborans", which is the present participle form of the verb "corroborare". "Corroborare" is a compound word formed by combining "cor-" (meaning "together" or "with") and "roborare" (meaning "to strengthen" or "to make strong"). Thus, the word "corroborant" originated from the Latin roots, indicating its meaning as something that strengthens or supports.
Similar spelling words for CORROBORANT
- corporate bond,
- corporal,
- corporation,
- corroborative,
- corbridge,
- corporate,
- corroborate,
- corroboration,
- corroborated,
- courbaril,
- corroboratory.
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