disputable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- disputability noun
- disputableness noun
- disputably adverb
- undisputable adjective
Etymology
Origin of disputable
1540–50; < Latin disputābilis, equivalent to disput- ( dispute ) + -ābilis -able
Example Sentences
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Do the plaintiffs really think the California Medical Board can’t distinguish between disputable treatment modes and scientifically validated results?
From Los Angeles Times
What wasn’t disputable is that instead of Seattle having first-and-10 at the Arizona 11, and possibly finally rattling McCoy some, the Cardinals instead had it back to punt on fourth down.
From Seattle Times
And because so many people listen, what Rogan says matters, sometimes leading otherwise more professionally boring journalists to write about the particular stuff he says that’s controversial or disputable.
From Los Angeles Times
The least disputable aspect of the excessive accumulation of wealth in America is that a solution is desperately needed.
From Los Angeles Times
That he knows how to coach isn’t disputable.
From Washington Times
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