debatable in All languages combined

IPA: [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] [UK] Forms: debatable [positive], more debatable [comparative], most debatable [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: debate + -able Etymology templates: {{ety-suffix|debate|able}} debate + -able Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]

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"debatable" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]