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noun

testament

TES-tuh-muhnt/ˈtestəmənt/

A declaration serving as evidence.

The fish fossil is a testament to life from long ago.

An unmistakable fish fossil preserved in a split stone: the articulated skeleton and matching impression provide tangible evidence of once-living animal life.
Etymology
testaLatinmake a will; bear witness
+mentLatinact or result

Latin testari meant both “make a will” and “bear witness.” A testament in the evidence sense figuratively bears witness to something, making a fact or quality evident.

In context

The Physics & Cosmos Academy5:50
The precise cosmic geometry that allows such a phenomenon to occur with predictable regularity is a testament to the underlying order of the universe.
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More examples

  • The thriving garden is a testament to her patience.
  • These sturdy bridges are testaments to the engineers' skill.
  • Her essay offers a personal testament of her deepest convictions.

Forms

testament · testaments

Similar words

evidence
Broadly covers information or objects that support a conclusion.
proof
More strongly suggests that something establishes a fact conclusively.
testimony
Usually refers to someone's spoken or written account.