disputable
capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
Origin of disputable
1Other words for disputable
Other words from disputable
- dis·put·a·bil·i·ty, dis·put·a·ble·ness, noun
- dis·put·a·bly, adverb
- un·dis·put·a·ble, adjective
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How to use disputable in a sentence
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.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonMany people think particular points disputable; but this you certainly expected.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonEven in the education of the young this is now held to be a disputable theory.
Mrs. Maxon Protests | Anthony HopeJust who are the "salt of the earth" is a disputable question.
The Cassowary | Stanley Waterloo
His claim of blood was an uncertain and disputable one even by men of his own party.
History of the English People, Volume III (of 8) | John Richard Green
British Dictionary definitions for disputable
/ (dɪˈspjuːtəbəl, ˈdɪspjʊtə-) /
capable of being argued; debatable
Derived forms of disputable
- disputability or disputableness, noun
- disputably, adverb
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