- arguable
- adjective Date: circa 1611 1. open to argument, dispute, or question 2. that can be plausibly or convincingly argued
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arguable — [är′gyo͞o ə bəl] adj. 1. that can be argued about 2. that can be supported by argument … English World dictionary
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arguable — UK [ˈɑː(r)ɡjuəb(ə)l] / US [ˈɑrɡjuəb(ə)l] adjective 1) if something is arguable, you are not completely certain whether it is true or correct Whether good students make good teachers is arguable. 2) formal if a fact or statement is arguable, there … English dictionary
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