CEFR B2

contestable

adjective

Meaning

Open to being challenged or disputed; able to be argued against.

Examples

The election results were contestable due to widespread allegations of fraud.
Her interpretation of the historical event is contestable, with many scholars offering alternative viewpoints.

Synonyms: debatable, disputable, arguable, questionable

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contestable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstəbl/

Definition

Open to being challenged or disputed; able to be argued against.

Examples

The election results were contestable due to widespread allegations of fraud.
Her interpretation of the historical event is contestable, with many scholars offering alternative viewpoints.
The company's decision to lay off workers was contestable on ethical grounds.

How to Use contestable

contestable by (prepositional phrase): Able to be challenged by a specific person or group. — "The will is contestable by any direct heir."

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