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View synonyms for disputable

disputable

[ dih-spyoo-tuh-buhl, dis-pyoo- ]

adjective

  1. capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.

    Synonyms: controvertible, uncertain, dubious, doubtful



disputable

/ dɪˈspjuːtəbəl; ˈdɪspjʊtə- /

adjective

  1. capable of being argued; debatable
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Derived Forms

  • disˌputaˈbility, noun
  • disˈputably, adverb
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Other Words From

  • dis·puta·bili·ty dis·puta·ble·ness noun
  • dis·puta·bly adverb
  • undis·puta·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disputable1

1540–50; < Latin disputābilis, equivalent to disput- ( dispute ) + -ābilis -able
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Example Sentences

If I believe the sun revolves around the Earth, is that now a disputable fact?

You know how dangerous any controversy on a disputable point would be with a man of his talents.

Many people think particular points disputable; but this you certainly expected.

Even in the education of the young this is now held to be a disputable theory.

Just who are the "salt of the earth" is a disputable question.

His claim of blood was an uncertain and disputable one even by men of his own party.

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