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disputable

/dɪsˈpjuːtəbəɫ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Subject to debate or disagreement

    - "The validity of the contract is disputable."
    - "The existence of extraterrestrial life is disputable."

Synonyms

controvertible
Rhymes
Words rhyming with disputable
utable , stable , tablable
Variants
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disputable , disputably , dispute , disputed , disputer , disputers , disputes , disputing
Forms
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The verb form is 'dispute'., Comparative form: more disputable., Superlative form: most disputable.


Etymology
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From Old French disputer ‘debate, discuss’


Trivia
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  1. The word 'disputable' has six letters.

  2. In the English language, the word 'disputable' has been in use since the late 14th century.

  3. The word 'disputable' is derived from the Old French word 'disputer', which means 'debate, discuss'.

  4. The term 'disputable' is often used in legal contexts to refer to matters that are uncertain or in question.


Related Concepts
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  1. controversial: Related to or involving dispute or disagreement. Controversial issues often elicit strong feelings and can be disputable.

  2. argument: An argument is a series of statements or a reasoning intended to establish a belief, or to persuade someone else of the truth of that belief. Arguments can be based on facts, evidence, or opinions, and disputes often arise when there are disagreements about arguments.


Culture
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Disputable has been used extensively in various contexts, particularly in legal and philosophical debates. In literature, it has been used to add intrigue and suspense, as in Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express'.

How to Memorize "disputable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people debating a topic. Imagine the intensity of their discussions and the disagreements between them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'disputable' with the concept of debate and disagreement. Remember that something disputable is subject to debate.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'disputable' with the word 'debate'. For example, 'Disputable is like Debate, it's all about arguments and disagreements.'


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