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Arguable vs Debatably - What's the difference?

arguable | debatably |

As an adjective arguable

is that which can be argued; ie, that which can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.

As an adverb debatably is

in a way subject to challenge or worthy of debate.

arguable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That which can be argued; i.e., that which can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
  • (colloquial) Open to doubt, argument or debate.

    • Derived terms

    * arguably

    debatably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a way subject to challenge or worthy of debate.

    • Synonyms

    * arguably, closest synonym * plausibly English modal adverbs