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The best pizza topping is debatable.
What does Debatable mean?
Debatable means people may disagree about it.
Dictionary definition
Open to disagreement, discussion, or different opinions.
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Debatable in a sentence
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The answer was debatable because both choices had strong reasons.
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Whether the character made the right decision is debatable and depends on how readers judge the evidence.
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What does debatable mean?
Debatable means people may disagree or discuss different opinions about it.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses debatable correctly?
This sentence uses debatable to mean open to different opinions.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of debatable?
Certain means not in doubt, while debatable means open to disagreement.
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WordDebatable.
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MeaningDebatable means people may disagree about it.
ExampleExample: The best pizza topping is debatable.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · bay · tuh · bul
- Strongest beat
- bay
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bay.
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Synonyms
Words like Debatable
arguableUse when something can be supported or challenged with reasons.
questionableUse when something is uncertain or open to doubt.
Antonyms
Opposite words
certainUse when something is not in doubt.
settledUse when a question has been decided.
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Word family
Debatable word family
Base word
debate
adjective
debatable
Open to debate or disagreement.
verb
debating
Discussing different sides of an issue.
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Debatable means people may disagree about it.
Common mix-up
Debatable is not the same as certain. Debatable means debatable means people may disagree about it.
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