debatable
Americanadjective
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open to question; in dispute; doubtful.
Whether or not he is qualified for the job is debatable.
- Synonyms:
- disputable, arguable, dubious, questionable
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capable of being debated.
adjective
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open to question; disputable
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law in dispute, as land or territory to which two parties lay claim
Other Word Forms
- nondebatable adjective
- undebatable adjective
Etymology
Origin of debatable
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French. See debate, -able
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s debatable whether AI efficiencies are as responsible for layoffs and salary deflation as some executives claim.
It's debatable, to say the least, that going back to engines so loud as to be painfully intrusive and uncomfortable would be welcomed by many fans.
From BBC
Yet it is debatable whether Mr. Livingston’s new chronology is any more meaningful than the old one.
"Whether you need to work 80 hours a week is debatable, but I think you would struggle in the current environment to compete with a relaxed 35-hour week culture," he says.
From BBC
However, what is not debatable — in fact, what is painfully clear — is that Coogler made the best picture for our times.
From Los Angeles Times
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