Definition of debatable Debatable

/dʌbejˈtʌbʌl/ - [dubeytubul] - de•bat•a•ble

We found 9 definitions of debatable from 4 different sources.

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What does debatable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

debatable - capable of being disproved
  disputable
  contestable capable of being contested
debatable - open to doubt or debate; "If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic"
  problematic, problematical
  questionable able to be refuted
debatable - open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question"
  arguable, disputable, moot
  controversial marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "Rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • debatable (Adjective)
    Controversial. Not fully proved, open to debate, sometimes used humorously.
  • debatable (Adjective)
    Of a person, argumentative.
  • debatable (Adjective)
    A fitting subject for debate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • debatable (a.)
    Liable to be debated; disputable; subject to controversy or contention; open to question or dispute; as, a debatable question.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • debatable
    Subject to nonconcordant interpretations.
  • debatable
    Capable of being disproved.

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