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View usage for: (testəmənt) Word forms: plural testaments1. variable nounIf one thing is a testament to another, it shows that the other thing exists or is true. [formal] Braka's house, just off Sloane Square, is a testament to his Gothic tastes. [+ to] The fact that these scandals are now public is testament to the relative opennessof America's government. Synonyms: proof, evidence, testimony, witness More Synonyms of testament 2. See last will and testament 3. See also New Testament, Old Testament More Synonyms of testament testament in British English (ˈtɛstəmənt) noun1. law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament) 2. a proof, attestation, or tribute his success was a testament to his skills 3. a. a covenant instituted between God and humankind, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ b. a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible Derived forms testamental (ˌtestaˈmental) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin: a will, from testārī to bear witness, from testis a witness Testament in British English (ˈtɛstəmənt) noun1. either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament 2. the New Testament as distinct from the Old testament in American English (ˈtestəmənt) noun1. Lawa. a will, esp. one that relates to the disposition of one's personal property b. 2"> will2 (sense 8) 2. either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation 3. (cap) the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament 4. (cap) a copy of the New Testament 5. a covenant, esp. between God and humans Word origin [1250–1300; ME: will, covenant ‹ L testāmentum, equiv. to testā( rī) to bear witness ( see testate) + -mentum -ment]Examples of 'testament' in a sentencetestament In other languagestestament British English: testament NOUN If one thing is a testament to another, it shows that the other thing exists or is true. For him to win the game like that is a testament to his perseverance. - American English: testament
- Brazilian Portuguese: testamento
- Chinese: 证明
- European Spanish: testamento
- French: témoignage
- German: Zeugnis
- Italian: testamento
- Japanese: 立証
- Korean: 증거
- European Portuguese: testamento
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Definition something which provides proof of a fact about someone or something His house is a testament to his Gothic tastes. Synonyms witness tribute attestation exemplification Definition a formal statement of how a person wants his or her property to be disposed of after his or her death a codicil to my will and testament Additional synonymsDefinition proof or evidence leading to proof an unprecedented demonstration of people power Synonyms indication, proof, testimony, confirmation, manifestation, affirmation, validation, substantiation, attestation Definition something which provides ground for belief or disbelief There is no evidence to support this theory. Synonyms proof, grounds, data, demonstration, confirmation, verification, corroboration, authentication, substantiation Definition evidence proving or supporting something Her living room piled with documents is a testimony to her dedication to her work. Synonyms proof, evidence, demonstration, indication, support, manifestation, verification, corroboration |