debatable

adjective
UK: /dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/
US: /dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/

  1. Open to discussion or argument; not definitely true or correct.

    1. The point is debatable but I think she is right.
    2. Whether or not it's a good idea is highly debatable and we need to consider all options.

  2. Not certain or agreed upon; questionable.

    1. It is debatable if the plan will succeed.
    2. The success of the project is debatable, given the limited resources available to the team.

Synonyms

questionable doubtful arguable uncertain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "debatable" in English means: Open to discussion or argument; not definitely true or correct., Not certain or agreed upon; questionable..

The phonetic transcription of "debatable" is /dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/ in British English and /dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "debatable": questionable, doubtful, arguable, uncertain.

Example usage of "debatable": "The point is debatable but I think she is right.". More examples on the page.