arguable
adjective/ˈɑrɡjuəbəl/
Frequency rank: #17,676 most common English word
Meaning
able to be argued or disputed; not certain or obvious.
Example sentence
It is arguable that the new policy will benefit everyone in the long run.
Synonyms & related words
- debatable
- questionable
- disputable
- uncertain
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