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debatable

 

[ ˈdɪˌbeɪtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

opinion

Open to question; in dispute; doubtful.

Synonyms

ambiguous, dubious, uncertain

Examples of usage

  • His motives for helping us were debatable.
  • The accuracy of the data provided is debatable.

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

Etymology

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.

See also: debatably, debated, debating, outdebate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,036, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.