Arguable
/ˈɑːɡjuəbl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThat can be argued; that can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
adjOpen to doubt, argument or debate.
Sentence Examples
Your conclusion is highly arguable.
It is arguable that this is the best film of the decade.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Whether the policy is fair is highly ____ given the conflicting evidence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is ____ that the new law has actually made the situation worse.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin arguōder. Old French arguerbor. Middle English arguen English argue Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English arguable From argue + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) […"
— 2009 January 8, Michelle Slatalla, “Two Can Play That Game”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Whether the policy is fair is highly ____ given the conflicting evidence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is ____ that the new law has actually made the situation worse.