testament
Translation
testament, proof, will
Examples
His success is a testament to his hard work.
His success is a testament to his hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) testament to ((sth.)) something that serves as proof of a fact. His success is a testament to his hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proof, evidence, testimony, will; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'testari' (to be a witness), related to 'testis' (a witness).
Memory Tips
It's a 'testimony' or 'proof' of something. Think of the Old and New Testament in the Bible as a record or witness account.