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disputable
[/dɪˈspjuːtəbəl/]
adjective
discutível
1.
open to dispute or debate; capable of being questioned or argued about
Whether this theory is correct remains disputable among scientists.
Se essa teoria está correta permanece discutível entre os cientistas.
2.
liable to be disputed; not certainly true or valid
The disputable nature of the evidence made the case difficult to prove.
A natureza discutível da evidência tornou o caso difícil de provar.
Synonyms
debatable
questionable
arguable
contestable
controversial
Antonyms
indisputable
certain
undeniable
incontestable
conclusive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
discutível
most common usage
General Brazilian
questionável
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
discutível
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
contestável
more formal or legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
beyond dispute
open to question
up for debate
a matter of opinion
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