debatable

[ dih-bey-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. open to question; in dispute; doubtful:

   Whether or not he is qualified for the job is debatable.

   Synonyms: disputable, arguable, dubious, questionable

2. capable of being debated.

debatable

/ dɪˈbeɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. open to question; disputable
2. law in dispute, as land or territory to which two parties lay claim

Other Words From

• nonde·bata·ble adjective
• unde·bata·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of debatable¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French. See debate, -able

Related Words

• arguable
• doubtful
• dubious
• moot
• problematic
• questionable
• uncertain