arguable

English

Etymology

From argue +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/
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Adjective

arguable (comparative more arguable, superlative most arguable)

  1. That can be argued; that can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
  2. (colloquial) Open to doubt, argument or debate.
    Synonym: disputable
    • 2009 January 8, Michelle Slatalla, “Two Can Play That Game”, in The New York Times[1]:
      This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) [] .

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