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Arguable vs Controvertible - What's the difference?

arguable | controvertible | Related terms |

Arguable is a related term of controvertible.


As adjectives the difference between arguable and controvertible

is that arguable is that which can be argued; ie, that which can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence while controvertible is open to questioning; that which can be denied, challenged, or disputed.

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

    controvertible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Open to questioning; that which can be denied, challenged, or disputed.
  • Synonyms

    * disputable

    Antonyms

    * incontrovertible