debatable statement
[dɪˈbeɪtəbəl ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: debatable statements
afirmação discutível
1. A claim or assertion whose truth, validity, or merit is open to discussion, disagreement, or dispute
The claim that coffee is healthy is a debatable statement since studies show mixed results.
A afirmação de que o café é saudável é uma afirmação discutível, pois estudos mostram resultados mistos.
2. A proposition that reasonable people can disagree about, lacking definitive proof either way
Whether remote work is more productive than office work remains a debatable statement in modern business.
Se o trabalho remoto é mais produtivo que o trabalho presencial continua sendo uma afirmação discutível nos negócios modernos.
In Brazilian culture, where debate and discussion are valued in academic and social settings, the term 'afirmação discutível' is frequently used in educational contexts. In American English-speaking contexts, phrases like 'that's debatable' or 'arguable' are commonly used casually in everyday conversation to indicate respectful disagreement.
NYC Slang
up for debate / open question
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