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ARGUABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does arguable mean?
• ARGUABLE (adjective)
The adjective ARGUABLE has 2 senses:
1. capable of being supported by argument
2. open to argument or debate
Familiarity information: ARGUABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being supported by argument
Similar:
plausible (apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing)
Derivation:
argue (present reasons and arguments)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Open to argument or debate
Synonyms:
arguable; debatable; disputable; moot
Context example:
that is a moot question
Similar:
controversial (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
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