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disputableOpen to argument or debate; questionable or doubtful in nature, allowing for different opinions or interpretations.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Open to argument or debate; questionable or doubtful in nature, allowing for different opinions or interpretations.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Korean meaning: 논쟁의 여지가 있는, 의심스러운

Korean pronunciation: 디스-퓨터블 (강세: 퓨)

Example Sentences

  • His claim that he invented pizza is highly disputable - Italians might have something to say about that!
  • The statistics presented in the report are disputable due to insufficient sample size.
  • Whether pineapple belongs on pizza remains a disputable topic that divides humanity.

disputable

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈspjuːtəbəl//

Open to argument or debate; questionable or doubtful in nature, allowing for different opinions or interpretations.

disputable concept
💡 Concept

Open to argument or debate; questionable or doubtful in nature, allowing for different opinions or interpretations.

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disputable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What was disputable becomes refutable and suitable!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdispute
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'disputare' meaning 'to debate or argue,' which combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'putare' (to think). The idea is of people thinking apart from each other, leading to disagreement.

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🎵Rhyme

reputablecomputablerefutable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His claim that he invented pizza is highly disputable - Italians might have something to say about that!

The statistics presented in the report are disputable due to insufficient sample size.

😄 Fun example

Whether pineapple belongs on pizza remains a disputable topic that divides humanity.

The witness's testimony was disputable because of inconsistencies in his statements.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

debatablequestionablecontroversialarguabledoubtful

Antonyms

indisputablecertain