debatable
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for debatable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not clearly settled — open to argument or doubt.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use debatable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
highly debatable
a debatable point
it's debatable whether
Etymology
From Old French debatable, built from "debate" + the suffix "-able."
Full origin of debatable →Frequently asked questions
What does “debatable” mean?
The word “debatable” means not clearly settled — open to argument or doubt. In plain terms, something people could reasonably argue about either way.
How do you pronounce “debatable”?
“Debatable” is pronounced dih-BAY-tuh-buh ([dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “debatable” in a sentence?
Here is “debatable” used in a sentence: “Whether the referee's decision was fair is highly debatable.”
What part of speech is “debatable”?
“Debatable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “debatable” come from?
The word “debatable” comes from Old French. From Old French debatable, built from "debate" + the suffix "-able.".
Is “debatable” a common word?
“Debatable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
