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discussable

 

[ dɪˈskʌsəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a conversation

Open to discussion or debate; able to be talked about.

Synonyms

arguable, controversial, debatable.

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Word Description / Examples
discussable

Used when a topic can be talked about or needs to be considered.

  • The new project proposal is discussable at the next team meeting.
  • All feedback is discussable, so feel free to share your thoughts.
debatable

Used when a topic can be discussed and there are different opinions about it.

  • Whether or not this approach will work is debatable.
  • The effectiveness of this new medicine is debatable among experts.
arguable

Used when a statement or point can be debated or questioned.

  • It is arguable whether the new software is more efficient than the old one.
  • His conclusion is arguable given the lack of solid evidence.
controversial

Used when a topic or issue causes a lot of disagreement or public debate.

  • The new policy on taxation is highly controversial.
  • Her statements about climate change are very controversial.

Examples of usage

  • The topic of climate change is highly discussable among scientists.
  • His proposal was discussable during the meeting.
  • The issue of taxation is discussable among economists.

Translations

Translations of the word "discussable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutível

🇮🇳 चर्चा योग्य

🇩🇪 diskutierbar

🇮🇩 dapat didiskusikan

🇺🇦 дискусійний

🇵🇱 dyskusyjny

🇯🇵 議論の余地がある

🇫🇷 discutable

🇪🇸 discutible

🇹🇷 tartışılabilir

🇰🇷 논의할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للمناقشة

🇨🇿 diskutovatelný

🇸🇰 diskutovateľný

🇨🇳 可讨论的

🇸🇮 diskutabilen

🇮🇸 umdeilanlegur

🇰🇿 талқыланатын

🇬🇪 განხილვადი

🇦🇿 müzakirə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 discutible

Etymology

The word "discussable" is derived from the verb "discuss" with the suffix "-able" added to indicate that something can be discussed. The concept of discussing and debating ideas has been crucial in human interaction and decision-making processes throughout history. The ability to have discussable topics allows for the exchange of opinions, the exploration of different viewpoints, and the advancement of knowledge and understanding.

See also: discuss, discussing, discussion.