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- [ahr-gyoo-uh-buh l]
- /ˈɑr gyu ə bəl/
- /ˈɑːɡ.ju.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-gyoo-uh-buh l]
- /ˈɑr gyu ə bəl/
Definitions of arguable word
- adjective arguable If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it. 3
- adjective arguable An idea, point, or comment that is arguable is not obviously true or correct and should be questioned. 3
- adjective arguable capable of being disputed; doubtful 3
- adjective arguable capable of being supported by argument; plausible 3
- adjective arguable that can be argued about 3
- adjective arguable that can be supported by argument 3
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Origin of arguable
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; argue + -able
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Parts of speech for Arguable
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adjective
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arguable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
arguable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arguable
adj arguable
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- conceivable — If something is conceivable, you can imagine it or believe it.
- imaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
Antonyms for arguable
adj arguable
- unimaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- unthinkable — inconceivable; unimaginable: the unthinkable size of the universe.
- untenable — incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
Top questions with arguable
- what makes a claim arguable?
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