Debatably: meaning, definitions and examples

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debatably

[dɪˈbeɪtəbli ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

Used to indicate that something may be open to debate or argument.

Word	Description / Examples
debatably	Used when there is uncertainty or when the statement can be challenged due to a lack of clear evidence or because it is a matter of opinion. Debatably, the restaurant is the best in town, but not everyone agrees.
arguably	Applied when presenting an assertion that is open to argument or debate, typically with some evidence supporting it, but not universally accepted. She is arguably the best player on the team, considering her impressive stats.
possibly	Used to indicate that something might happen or might be true, without a strong assertion, often indicating a lower degree of certainty compared to 'potentially'. He might possibly come to the party, but he's not sure yet.
potentially	Used when discussing something that has the capability of happening or becoming true in the future, often with a higher probability or implication than 'possibly'. This could potentially become a major breakthrough in medicine.

The root 'debate' comes from the Latin word 'debatere,' meaning 'to beat down' or 'discuss,' emphasizing a back-and-forth exchange.
The suffix '-ably' indicates that the adjective can be transformed into an adverb, allowing flexible usage in sentences.
The term 'debatably' has been in use since the 17th century, showcasing its long-standing presence in the English language.

Philosophers often engage in debates about ethics and morality, where ideas are considered 'debatable' based on differing viewpoints.
Critical thinking skills are vital in debates, enabling individuals to assess arguments and discern what is 'debatably' valid.
The Socratic method encourages deep questioning, leading subjects to explore whether claims are indeed 'debatably' true.

In classrooms, encouraging students to discuss topics that are 'debatably' true helps develop their reasoning and argumentation skills.
Debates are structured activities in education that enhance public speaking and analytical thinking skills among students.
Educational institutions often hold debate competitions, where students present their arguments on 'debatable' topics in a formal setting.

Many movies and books feature plots that are 'debatably' open to interpretation, inviting audiences to form their opinions.
Online forums and social media are filled with discussions on 'debatably' provocative topics like politics, art, and philosophy.
Famous figures, such as Albert Einstein, had 'debatably' controversial theories that challenged conventional thinking and sparked discussions.

Translations of the word "debatably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutivelmente

🇮🇳 विवादास्पद रूप से

🇩🇪 umstritten

🇮🇩 dapat diperdebatkan

🇺🇦 суперечливо

🇵🇱 dyskusyjnie

🇯🇵 議論の余地がある

🇫🇷 discutablement

🇪🇸 discutiblemente

🇹🇷 tartışmalı olarak

🇰🇷 논란의 여지가 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل قابل للنقاش

🇨🇿 sporně

🇸🇰 sporne

🇨🇳 有争议地

🇸🇮 sporno

🇮🇸 umdeilanlegt

🇰🇿 талас тудыратын

🇬🇪 საკამათოდ

🇦🇿 mübahisəli olaraq

🇲🇽 discutiblemente