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arguable

[ahr-gyoo-uh-buhl]

adjective

  1. susceptible to debate, challenge, or doubt; questionable.

    Whether this is the best plan of action or not is arguable.

  2. susceptible to being supported by convincing or persuasive argument.

    Admirers agree that it is arguable he is the finest pianist of his generation.



arguable

/ ˈɑːɡʊəə /

adjective

  1. capable of being disputed; doubtful

  2. capable of being supported by argument; plausible

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • arguably adverb
  • nonarguable adjective
  • unarguable adjective
  • unarguably adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of arguable1

First recorded in 1605–15; argue + -able
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Judges at the Court of Appeal have now ruled that "there is no arguable basis on which it could be said that the sentence imposed by the judge was manifestly excessive".

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Whether or not Stone’s film was successful in that respect is arguable, but Kilmer’s performance as The Doors’ frontman certainly is not.

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Dismissing Sharif's appeal, Lady Justice Carr said: "We can see no arguable basis to challenge the conclusion of the trial judge."

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In addition, the arguable king of chips, Doritos, has also announced a new product just weeks before the Super Bowl, dubbed Golden Sriracha.

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Mr Justice McAlinden said: "There is no arguable case with a reasonable prospect of success."

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