Debatable ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Debatable ( adjective )

1. Open to debate; arguable.
2. Open to discussion; doubtful.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french débattable, from débattre "to fight, debate".

Examples:

1. The issue of gun control is a highly debatable topic.
2. His statement that the earth is flat is debatable.
3. The validity of the theory is debatable.
4. The results of the study are debatable.
5. The question of his guilt is debatable.

(As a verb)

Debatable ( verb )

1. Open to debate; arguable.
2. Open to discussion; doubtful.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french débattable, from débattre "to fight, debate".

Examples:

1. The issue of gun control is a highly debatable topic.
2. His statement that the earth is flat is debatable.
3. The validity of the theory is debatable.
4. The results of the study are debatable.
5. The question of his guilt is debatable.