Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debatably
adverb
/dɪˈbeɪtəblɪ/
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Definition
In a manner that is open to debate or discussion.
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Examples
- Debatably, that was the best movie of the year.
- The policy is debatably effective in reducing waste.
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Meaning
The term ‘debatably’ is used to indicate that something can be argued about or is not definitively true, suggesting that there are multiple viewpoints to consider.
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Synonyms
- arguably
- potentially
- possibly
- disputably