Debateable

/dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Open to question or discussion; able to be debated; not settled or certain.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'debatable' from debate + -able (capable of being). Both spellings coexist in English, though 'debatable' is more standard in modern usage.

Kelly Says

This alternate spelling reveals how English spelling standardization is itself debatable—dictionaries recognize both forms, showing that language rules aren't always as fixed as we think!

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