arguable — able to be argued or reasonably maintained as true; open to debate or dispute
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be argued or reasonably maintained as true; open to debate or dispute
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/
Example Sentences
- It's arguable whether cats or dogs make better pets, but cats definitely win at ignoring you.
- The company's success is arguably due to their innovative marketing strategy.
- It's arguable that homework on weekends should be illegal, according to every student ever.
arguable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/]
able to be argued or reasonably maintained as true; open to debate or dispute
Whether the referee's call was fair is highly arguable among the fans.
Is it terrible or incredible? That's arguable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old French word 'arguer' meaning 'to argue or debate,' which came from Latin 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear or prove.' The suffix '-able' was added to indicate capability or possibility.
Breakdown
argue (from Latin arguere, to make clear) + -able (capable of being) = arguable (capable of being argued or debated)
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📝Examples
“It's arguable whether cats or dogs make better pets, but cats definitely win at ignoring you.”
“The company's success is arguably due to their innovative marketing strategy.”
“It's arguable that homework on weekends should be illegal, according to every student ever.”
“Whether this policy will be effective is highly arguable among experts.”
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