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controvertible

controvertible

8.3
People can argue about it or show it is wrong
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrtəbl/
  • Formal
translation icon : controvertible
  • The theory of climate change is often seen as controvertible by some groups, leading to heated debates.

Examples

  • These results would constitute a clear public health benefit, but the estimate is based on uncertain biology and controvertible medical science.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The popularity of the book makes its controversial claims even more controvertible among readers.

  • That they were not there is hardly a more controvertible fact.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Many historical events are controvertible, sparking discussions among scholars about their accuracy.

Synonyms

debatable
vscontrovertible
34 5.0

Open to question or discussion

is about being open to challenge generally rather than merely unsettled
arguable
vscontrovertible
12 6.0

Open to doubt or debate because it may not be true

focuses on being open to broader argument rather than limited support issues
disputable
vscontrovertible
2 6.6

Open to argument or doubt

is focused on being open to question rather than being accepted by everyone
problematical
vscontrovertible
1 7.7

Uncertain and open to doubt or disagreement

is focused on being open to argument rather than implying a problem
dubitable
vscontrovertible
  • Formal
9.9

Not clearly true or certain

covers being open to argument and public challenge rather than just doubt

Antonyms

indisputable
22 5.7

You cannot doubt it because it is clearly true

How Disputable

disputable
2 6.6
controvertible
  • Formal
8.3
debatable
34 5.0

Surface Forms

controvertible positive

Morphology

controvertible = controvert (transparent) = controvert + ible

Formed by the verb 'controvert' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ible', meaning 'able to be disputed', which is a direct and regular derivation.

Etymology

Controvertible comes from parts like contro- 'against' and vert 'turn', giving the picture of 'turning against' an idea. Think of a controversy where people turn against something, and that helps you remember that controvertible means something that can be argued or disagreed with.