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Demonstrably vs Evidently - What's the difference?

demonstrably | evidently |

As adverbs the difference between demonstrably and evidently

is that demonstrably is in such a manner as to be capable of being demonstrated, shown or proved while evidently is (obsolete)  in such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.

demonstrably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In such a manner as to be capable of being demonstrated, shown or proved.

    • evidently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (obsolete)  In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
  • * 1526 , (William Tyndale), trans. Bible , Acts X:
    • The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym [...].
  • In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously, as may be clearly inferred.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=1 citation , passage=The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.}}

    Derived terms

    * self-evidently