disputable

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. capable of being disprovedSynonyms: debatable
  2. open to argument or debate“that is a moot question”Synonyms: arguabledebatablemoot
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Disputable \Dis`pu*ta*ble\ (?; 277), a. [L. disputabilis: cf. F. disputable. See Dispute, v. i.]

1.Capable of being disputed; liable to be called in question, controverted, or contested; or doubtful certainty or propriety; controvertible; as, disputable opinions, propositions, points, or questions. [1913 Webster]

Actions, every one of which is very disputable.— Jer. Taylor.[1913 Webster]

2.Disputatious; contentious. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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