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debatable subject

[dɪˈbeɪtəbəl ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: debatable subjects
assunto discutível
1. A topic or issue that is open to discussion, dispute, or disagreement; something that can be argued or debated
Climate change policy remains a debatable subject in many political circles.
A política de mudanças climáticas continua sendo um assunto discutível em muitos círculos políticos.
2. A matter about which reasonable people can hold different opinions
Whether video games cause violence is a debatable subject among researchers.
Se os videojogos causam violência é um assunto discutível entre pesquisadores.
Synonyms
controversial subjectdisputed mattercontentious issuearguable pointquestionable topic
Antonyms
settled matterestablished factagreed-upon issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto discutível / tema polêmico
Most commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
assunto polêmico
Slightly more common in urban centers
Rio de Janeiro
assunto em discussão
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
assunto controverso / questão discutível
European Portuguese tends to use 'controverso' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

up for debate
open to discussion
bone of contention
a matter of opinion
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