Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

debatably

adverb
/dɪˈbeɪtəblɪ/
Definition
In a manner that is open to debate or discussion.
Examples
  • Debatably, that was the best movie of the year.
  • The policy is debatably effective in reducing waste.
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.
Synonyms
  • arguably
  • potentially
  • possibly
  • disputably