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debatable
[/dɪˈbeɪtəbl/]
adjective
discutível
1.
Open to discussion or argument; not settled or certain
Whether this policy is effective is debatable.
Se esta política é eficaz é discutível.
2.
Capable of being argued about; questionable
The claim is debatable and needs more evidence.
A alegação é discutível e precisa de mais provas.
Synonyms
arguable
questionable
disputable
contestable
uncertain
doubtful
moot
Antonyms
certain
definite
indisputable
undeniable
irrefutable
conclusive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
discutível
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
questionável
Also used to emphasize doubt or suspicion
Portugal
discutível
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
contestável
More formal legal or academic usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
open to debate
up for discussion
matter of opinion
take it or leave it
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