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disputable
[ dih-spyoo-tuh-buhl, dis-pyoo- ]
adjective
- capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
Synonyms: controvertible, uncertain, dubious, doubtful
disputable
/ ˈdɪspjʊtə-; dɪˈspjuːtəbəl /
adjective
- capable of being argued; debatable
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Derived Forms
- disˈputably, adverb
- disˌputaˈbility, noun
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Other Words From
- dis·puta·bili·ty dis·puta·ble·ness noun
- dis·puta·bly adverb
- undis·puta·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of disputable1
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Example Sentences
If I believe the sun revolves around the Earth, is that now a disputable fact?
You know how dangerous any controversy on a disputable point would be with a man of his talents.
Many people think particular points disputable; but this you certainly expected.
Even in the education of the young this is now held to be a disputable theory.
Just who are the "salt of the earth" is a disputable question.
His claim of blood was an uncertain and disputable one even by men of his own party.
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