disputably
|dis/put/a/bly|
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/dɪˈspjuːtəbli/
(disputable)
open to debate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disputably' originates from the Latin word 'disputare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'putare' meant 'to reckon or think.'
Historical Evolution
'disputare' transformed into the Old French word 'disputer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispute,' from which 'disputably' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reckon apart or discuss,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'open to debate or question.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is open to dispute or debate.
The results were disputably influenced by external factors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 10:06