Controvertibly

/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.tɪ.bli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that can be disputed or argued against; in a way that is open to debate.

Etymology

From 'controvertible' + '-ly' (adverb suffix). This forms an adverb describing how something is done in a disputable way.

Kelly Says

When something is stated 'controvertibly,' the speaker is admitting their claim is open to challenge—it's the intellectual humility of saying 'I could be wrong about this.'

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