debatable — open to discussion or argument; questionable or doubtful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: open to discussion or argument; questionable or doubtful
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- Whether cats are better than dogs is highly debatable among pet owners.
- The effectiveness of his teaching methods is debatable.
- It's debatable whether eating ice cream for breakfast is a good life choice.
debatable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/]
open to discussion or argument; questionable or doubtful
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'debattre' meaning 'to fight or dispute', which comes from Latin 'de-' (down) and 'battere' (to beat). The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.
Breakdown
de- (down/away) + bat (beat/fight) + -able (capable of) = debatable (capable of being disputed or debated)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Whether cats are better than dogs is highly debatable among pet owners.”
“The effectiveness of his teaching methods is debatable.”
“It's debatable whether eating ice cream for breakfast is a good life choice.”
“The company's claim of being environmentally friendly is debatable.”
“Whether Superman could beat Batman is eternally debatable among comic fans.”
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