Arguably: meaning, definitions and examples

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arguably

[ ˈɑːrɡjʊəbli ]

^{Context #1}

in a debatable manner

Used when stating an opinion or belief that can be challenged or disagreed with.

Synonyms

possibly, presumably

Examples of usage

He is arguably the best player in the league.
It is arguably the most important decision of our lifetime.

^{Context #2}

according to some people

Used to introduce a statement that is based on what some people say or believe.

Synonyms

apparently, reportedly

Examples of usage

Arguably, the company is facing its toughest challenge yet.
The movie is arguably the best of the year.

Translations

Translations of the word "arguably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiscutivelmente

🇮🇳 तर्कसंगत रूप से

🇩🇪 wohl

🇮🇩 bisa dibilang

🇺🇦 безумовно

🇵🇱 prawdopodobnie

🇯🇵 おそらく

🇫🇷 vraisemblablement

🇪🇸 probablemente

🇹🇷 muhtemelen

🇰🇷 아마도

🇸🇦 من المحتمل

🇨🇿 pravděpodobně

🇸🇰 pravdepodobne

🇨🇳 可以说

🇸🇮 verjetno

🇮🇸 sennilega

🇰🇿 мүмкін

🇬🇪 ალბათ

🇦🇿 ehtimal ki

🇲🇽 probablemente

Word origin

The adverb 'arguably' originated from the combination of the adjective 'arguable' and the suffix '-ly'. The term 'arguable' dates back to the mid-16th century, derived from the Latin word 'arguabilis', meaning 'that can be argued'. Over time, 'arguably' has become a common adverb used to introduce opinions or beliefs that may be open to debate or discussion.