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de·bat·a·ble  (d-bt-bl)
adj.
1. Being such that formal argument or discussion is possible.
2. Open to dispute; questionable.
3. In dispute, as land or territory claimed by more than one country.

de·bata·bly adv.

debatable
Adjective
not absolutely certain: her motives are highly debatable
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.debatable - open to doubt or debate; "If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic"
questionable - subject to question; "questionable motives"; "a questionable reputation"; "a fire of questionable origin"
2.debatable - open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question"
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"
3.debatable - capable of being disproved
contestable - capable of being contested

debatable
adjective doubtful, uncertain, dubious, controversial, unsettled, questionable, undecided, borderline, in dispute, moot, arguable, iffy (informal) open to question, disputable
Translations
debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbl] adjdiscutible;
it is debatable whether ... → es discutible si ...
debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbl] adjdiscutable, contestable;
it is debatable whether ... → il est douteux que ...
debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbl] adjfraglich
debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbl] adjdiscutibile;
it is debatable whether ... → è in dubbio se ...


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