evince

UK: ɪˈvɪns | US: ɪˈvɪns

Definition

  1. vt. to show or demonstrate clearly; to make evident

Structure
e <out>vinc <conquer>e <out>vinc <conquer>
Etymology

"Evince" originates from Latin "evincere," meaning "to conquer completely" or "to prove decisively." Over time, the sense of "conquering" softened into "demonstrating conclusively" in English. The prefix "e-" (out) combined with "vincere" (conquer) originally implied forcing something out through strength, later evolving into the modern meaning of revealing or making something evident.

Examples

  1. Her calm demeanor evinced no sign of distress.

  2. The data evinces a clear trend toward renewable energy adoption.

  3. His actions evince a deep commitment to social justice.

  4. The artist’s work evinces a mastery of color and light.

  5. The fossil record evinces gradual evolutionary changes.