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DEBATABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being disproved
Synonyms:
debatable; disputable
Classified under:
Similar:
contestable (capable of being contested)
Derivation:
debate (discuss the pros and cons of an issue)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Open to argument or debate
Example:
that is a moot question
Synonyms:
arguable; debatable; disputable; moot
Classified under:
Similar:
controversial (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
Derivation:
debate (have an argument about something)
debate (discuss the pros and cons of an issue)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Open to doubt or debate
Example:
If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic
Synonyms:
debatable; problematic; problematical
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
questionable (subject to question)
