debatable meaning

UK US /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/ 4 syllables

debatable (adjective): capable of being disproved.

debatable has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

debatable as an adjective

  1. capable of being disproved

    Synonyms: disputable

    Similar: contestable

    Related forms: debate

  2. open to argument or debate
    • that is a moot question

    Synonyms: arguable, disputable, moot

    Similar: controversial

    Related forms: debate

  3. open to doubt or debate
    • If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic

    Synonyms: problematic, problematical

    Similar: questionable

How to pronounce debatable

debatable is pronounced /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with debatable

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in LE · 9-letter words

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