challengeable — Capable of being questioned, disputed, or contested; open to doubt or argument rather than being definitively accepted.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Capable of being questioned, disputed, or contested; open to doubt or argument rather than being definitively accepted.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃælɪndʒəbəl/
Korean meaning: 이의를 제기할 수 있는, 도전할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 챌린-저-블 (강세: 챌)
Example Sentences
- The teacher's grading was challengeable, so half the class went to the principal's office.
- His claim that he invented pizza is highly challengeable given that he's only 12 years old.
- The company's financial statements are challengeable and require further investigation.
challengeable
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʃælɪndʒəbəl//
Capable of being questioned, disputed, or contested; open to doubt or argument rather than being definitively accepted.
Capable of being questioned, disputed, or contested; open to doubt or argument rather than being definitively accepted.
Even manageable contracts remain challengeable and damageable!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'calumnia' meaning 'false accusation,' which evolved into Old French 'chalenge' and then English 'challenge.' The suffix '-able' was added to create the meaning 'capable of being challenged or questioned.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher's grading was challengeable, so half the class went to the principal's office.”
“His claim that he invented pizza is highly challengeable given that he's only 12 years old.”
“The company's financial statements are challengeable and require further investigation.”
“Any challengeable call by the umpire can be reviewed using instant replay.”
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