Definition

Something that can be questioned or argued about; not certain or definite.

Example

The results of the study are disputable and need further investigation.

Conversation

I heard some people say that the new policy is disputable.

Really? I thought it was pretty straightforward.

It seems like everyone has a different opinion about it, which makes it disputable.

That's true; maybe we should look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disputable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "putare" (meaning to think or consider). The word describes something that can be thought of or considered as being apart from agreement, hence, open to debate or argument.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'thought of' ('putare') as being 'apart' ('dis-') from agreement — that's why disputable means something that can be debated.

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