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controvertible


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Capable of being disputed or debated.


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controvert , controverted , controverter , controverters , controvertible , controverting , controverts
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'controvertible', meaning 'open to debate' or 'capable of being contradicted'.


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  1. The term 'controvertible' comes from the Latin word 'controvertus', which means 'disputed' or 'debated'.

  2. In law, a controvertible issue is one that can be the subject of a trial.

  3. The term 'controvertible' is often used in academic and philosophical discussions to refer to statements or ideas that are open to debate or challenge.


Related Concepts
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  1. Controversial: Related to or involving controversy or debate.

  2. Disputable: Capable of being disputed or debated.


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The term 'controvertible' has been used in various contexts, particularly in legal and philosophical discourse. In law, a controvertible issue is one that can be debated or disputed, and the outcome of that debate may influence the outcome of a case. In philosophy, a controvertible statement is one that can be challenged or disputed.

How to Memorize "controvertible"

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    - Associate the word 'controvertible' with the idea of a debate or a disagreement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Can be challenged' to remember the meaning of 'controvertible'.


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