debatable

UK: /dɪˈbeɪtəb^əl/ US: /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/ ,(di bā′tə bəl)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

de•bat•a•ble /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/   adj. 

1. that may be debated:
   I haven't made up my mind yet; the issue is still debatable.
2. doubtful;
   questionable;
   uncertain:
   Many of his arguments are highly debatable; I wouldn't believe them if I were you.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

de•bat•a•ble  (di bā′tə bəl), adj. 

1. open to question;
   in dispute;
   doubtful:
   Whether or not he is qualified for the job is debatable.
2. capable of being debated.

• Middle French. See debate, -able
• late Middle English 1425–75

Synonyms

• 1. . questionable, dubious, arguable, disputable.

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debatable, debateable / dɪˈbeɪtəb^əl/ adjective

1. open to question; disputable
2. in dispute, as land or territory to which two parties lay claim