arguable

• Décrit ce qui peut être soutenu ou justifié par des arguments, ou ce qui est sujet à débat et contestable.

Describes something that can be supported by argument or is open to debate.

1. Capable of being supported by argumentB2formal

   Able to be supported or justified with logical reasoning or evidence.

   qui peut être soutenu par des arguments

   • It is arguable that the new policy has improved efficiency.
   • His theory is arguable based on the available data.
   • The benefits of the program are arguable from multiple perspectives.

   Synonymesdefensiblejustifiablemaintainableplausiblereasonablesupportablesustainabletenable

   Antonymescertaininarguableindisputableprovenunarguableundeniable

2. Open to argument or debateB2formal

   Not certain or settled; subject to disagreement or discussion.

   discutable

   • Whether the decision was correct is highly arguable.
   • The merits of the proposal remain arguable among experts.
   • It is arguable whether the investment was worthwhile.

   Synonymescontentiouscontestabledebatabledisputablemootquestionable

   Antonymescertainconclusiveindisputablesettledundeniable