disputable

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

adjective

1. capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.

   Synonyms: controvertible, uncertain, dubious, doubtful

disputable

/ ˈdɪspjʊtə-; dɪˈspjuːtəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being argued; debatable

Derived Forms

• disˈputably, adverb
• disˌputaˈbility, noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disputable¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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

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

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