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.
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.
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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