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proven truth

[ˈpruːvən truːθ]
nounpl: proven truths
verdade comprovada
1. A fact or statement that has been demonstrated, verified, or established through evidence, testing, or logical reasoning
Scientific research has established that the Earth revolves around the Sun as a proven truth.
A pesquisa científica estabeleceu que a Terra gira em torno do Sol como uma verdade comprovada.
2. An established fact that is accepted without further dispute or doubt
It is a proven truth that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
É uma verdade comprovada que a água ferve a 100 graus Celsius ao nível do mar.
Synonyms
established factverified factdocumented truthdemonstrable truthsubstantiated fact
Antonyms
unproven claimdisputed assertionfalse statementunverified claimconjecture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verdade comprovada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
verdade comprovada
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
verdade comprovada
Also used: 'facto comprovado' (proven fact)

Related Idioms & Phrases

the truth will out
truth is stranger than fiction
speak truth to power
a hard truth to swallow
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