Debatable: meaning, definitions and examples
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debatable
[ ˈdɪˌbeɪtəbəl ]
in a discussion
Open to discussion or argument; not settled or decided.
Synonyms
controversial, disputable, questionable
Examples of usage
- The issue of climate change is highly debatable among scientists.
- His decision to resign was debatable among his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "debatable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discutível
🇮🇳 विवादास्पद (Vivādaspaḍa)
🇩🇪 umstritten
🇮🇩 diperdebatkan
🇺🇦 суперечливий
🇵🇱 dyskusyjny
🇯🇵 議論の余地がある (Giron no yochi ga aru)
🇫🇷 discutable
🇪🇸 discutible
🇹🇷 tartışmalı
🇰🇷 논란의 여지가 있는 (Nollan-ui yeojiga inneun)
🇸🇦 قابل للنقاش (Qābil lilniqāsh)
🇨🇿 sporný
🇸🇰 sporný
🇨🇳 可辩论的 (Kě biànlùn de)
🇸🇮 sporen
🇮🇸 umdeilanlegur
🇰🇿 даулы
🇬🇪 საკამათო (Sakamato)
🇦🇿 mübahisəli
🇲🇽 discutible
Word origin
The word 'debatable' originates from the verb 'debate', which comes from the Old French word 'debatre', meaning 'to fight' or 'to quarrel'. Over time, 'debate' evolved to refer to a formal discussion or argument. The adjective 'debatable' emerged in the 18th century, retaining the essence of something being open to discussion or dispute.