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- [dih-spyoo-tuh-buh l, dis-pyoo-]
- /dɪˈspyu tə bəl, ˈdɪs pyʊ-/
- /dɪˈspjuː.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spyoo-tuh-buh l, dis-pyoo-]
- /dɪˈspyu tə bəl, ˈdɪs pyʊ-/
Definitions of disputable word
- adjective disputable capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable. 1
- noun disputable Not established as fact, and so open to question or debate. 1
- adjective disputable open to question 1
- adjective disputable capable of being argued; debatable 0
- adjective disputable that can be disputed; debatable 0
- adjective disputable Of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute; not settled. 0
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Origin of disputable
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin disputābilis, equivalent to disput- (see dispute) + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Disputable
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disputable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
disputable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disputable
adj disputable
- 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.
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- moot — open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful: Whether that was the cause of their troubles is a moot point.
Antonyms for disputable
adj disputable
- inarguable — not arguable: Her conclusion is so obvious as to be inarguable.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- unquestionable — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
adjective disputable
- incontrovertible — not controvertible; not open to question or dispute; indisputable: absolute and incontrovertible truth.
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