Arguable

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɡjʊəbl/

Definitions of arguable

adjective capable of being argued or debated; open to disagreement or dispute

Example Sentences

A1 It is arguable whether cats or dogs make better pets.

A2 The importance of exercise for overall health is arguable.

B1 The impact of social media on society is arguable.

B2 The effectiveness of traditional medicine versus modern medicine is arguable.

C1 The arguable benefits of globalization are still debated among economists.

C2 The arguable ethical implications of artificial intelligence continue to be a topic of discussion in the tech industry.

Examples of arguable in a Sentence

formal It is arguable whether the new policy will effectively address the issue.

informal Some people argue that pineapple belongs on pizza, but it's arguable.

slang I mean, it's arguable that he's the GOAT of basketball.

figurative The line between right and wrong can be arguable in certain situations.

Grammatical Forms of arguable

• past tense: argued
• plural: arguables
• comparative: more arguable
• superlative: most arguable
• present tense: argues
• future tense: will argue
• perfect tense: has argued
• continuous tense: is arguing
• singular: arguable
• positive degree: arguable
• infinitive: to argue
• gerund: arguing
• participle: argued

Origin and Evolution of arguable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arguable' originated from the Latin word 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear, prove, accuse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'arguable' has evolved to refer to something that is open to debate or dispute, rather than simply proving or accusing as in its original Latin form.