DISPUTABLY

Etymology

Adverb

disputably (comparative more disputably, superlative most disputably)

In a disputable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DISPUTABLE

Dis`pu*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. disputabilis: cf. F. disputable. See Dispute, v. i.]

1. Capable of being disputed; liable to be called in question, controverted, or contested; or doubtful certainty or propriety; controvertible; as, disputable opinions, propositions, points, or questions. Actions, every one of which is very disputable. Jer. Taylor.

2. Disputatious; contentious. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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