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ˈɑr gyu ə bəlar·guable
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Princeton's WordNet
arguableadjective
capable of being supported by argument
Synonyms:
moot, debatable, disputableAntonyms:
noncontroversial, implausible, uncontroversialarguable, debatable, disputable, mootadjective
open to argument or debate
"that is a moot question"
Synonyms:
moot, problematical, debatable, disputable, problematicAntonyms:
implausible, noncontroversial, uncontroversial
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
arguableadjective
Synonyms:
debatable, disputable, moot, contestable
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#14988 | problematic | |
#15385 | questionable | |
#26576 | moot | |
#45427 | debatable | |
#51278 | defensible | |
#66598 | arguable | |
#72295 | tenable | |
#107333 | problematical | |
#163255 | disputable | |
#236982 | defendable |
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From the very get-go, the public messaging has raised all kinds of questions about whether or not there was sufficient motivation to launch an attack to kill arguable the second most powerful and important man in Iran.
We have been told that the bill that Sen. Chris Coons and I will move to bring up shortly is not necessary, as there have been no indications that the independence of Mr. Mueller's investigation is in jeopardy, that may have been an arguable position before last week. But it is not arguable anymore.
I fully, fully concede that Secretary Clinton, who was secretary of state for four years, has more experience -- that is not arguable -- in foreign affairs, but experience is not the only point; judgment is.
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