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debatable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/

debatable means: Not clearly true or certain, so people may disagree about it.

adjective

UNCERTAINB2

Not clearly true or certain, so people may disagree about it.

  • That claim is debatable.
  • The benefits of the treatment remain debatable.
  • It is debatable whether this was the best choice.

How to use it: it is debatable whether… (It is debatable whether the new road will reduce traffic.)

Similar words: questionable, doubtful, disputable

Opposites: indisputable

Common phrases: highly debatable, debatable claim, debatable whether

OPEN TO DISCUSSIONC1

Available for people to discuss and argue about before a decision is made.

  • The starting date is still debatable.
  • Only the debatable issues will go on the meeting agenda.
  • The basic rule is fixed, but the details are debatable.

Similar words: discussable, negotiable

Opposites: nonnegotiable

Common phrases: debatable issue, debatable terms, still debatable

Questions about debatable

What does debatable mean?

Not clearly true or certain, so people may disagree about it.

What is debatable in other languages?

Türkçe: tartışmalı · Español: discutible · Français: discutable · Deutsch: fraglich · Italiano: discutibile · 日本語: 疑わしい

How do you pronounce debatable?

It is pronounced /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/.

How do you use debatable in a sentence?

That claim is debatable. The benefits of the treatment remain debatable.

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