English Explanatory Dictionary

arguably

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ en-us-arguably.ogg

Word forms

arguably more arguably most arguably

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin arguōder. Old French arguerbor. Middle English arguen English argue Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English arguable Proto-Indo-European *leyg- Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English arguably From arguable + -ly.

Synonyms

possibly defensibly disputably

Related words

debatably disputably demonstrably

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