Arguable: meaning, definitions and examples

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arguable

[ ˈɑːrɡjʊəbəl ]

^{Context #1}

in debate

Open to argument or debate; not certain or definite.

Synonyms

debatable, doubtful, questionable

Examples of usage

It is arguable whether the film is a work of art or simply a commercial product.
His decision to resign is arguable, as some believe he should have stayed in his position.
The benefits of this new policy are arguable, with both positive and negative aspects to consider.

^{Context #2}

potentially true

Capable of being argued; plausible.

Synonyms

acceptable, defensible, reasonable

Examples of usage

It is arguable that his theory has some merit, although further research is needed.
Her interpretation of the data is arguable, but it provides an interesting perspective.
The proposal is arguable in its logic, but implementation may pose challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "arguable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutível

🇮🇳 विवादास्पद

🇩🇪 streitbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperdebatkan

🇺🇦 спірний

🇵🇱 sporny

🇯🇵 議論の余地がある

🇫🇷 discutable

🇪🇸 discutible

🇹🇷 tartışmalı

🇰🇷 논란의 여지가 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للنقاش

🇨🇿 sporný

🇸🇰 sporný

🇨🇳 有争议的

🇸🇮 sporeno

🇮🇸 deilanlegt

🇰🇿 дау тудыратын

🇬🇪 საკამათო

🇦🇿 müzakirə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 discutible

Word origin

The word 'arguable' originated from the verb 'argue' in the mid-16th century. It combines the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of' with 'argue', which comes from Latin 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear, prove, argue'. Over the centuries, 'arguable' has evolved to represent something open to debate or discussion.