debatable point

debatable point
index issue (matter in dispute), matter (subject), thesis

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  • debatable — de|bat|a|ble [dıˈbeıtəbəl] adj things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about them ▪ a debatable point it is debatable whether/how etc ▪ It s debatable whether this book is as good as her last. ▪ Whether… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • debatable — de|bat|a|ble [ dı beıtəbl ] adjective something that is debatable is not certain because it is possible for people to have different opinions about it: a debatable point/issue/assertion/claim it is debatable whether: It is debatable whether the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • debatable — [[t]dɪbe͟ɪtəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, oft it v link ADJ wh If you say that something is debatable, you mean that it is not certain. Whether they would have actually used their submarines to attack shipping is highly debatable... It… …   English dictionary

  • debatable — UK [dɪˈbeɪtəb(ə)l] / US adjective something that is debatable is not certain because it is possible for people to have different opinions about it a debatable point/issue/assertion/claim it is debatable whether: It is debatable whether the plan… …   English dictionary

  • debatable — adjective a question or opinion that is debatable is not clear because different people express different views about it: That is a highly debatable point. | it is debtatable whether/how long etc: It is debatable whether nuclear weapons actually… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • debatable — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ remain ADVERB ▪ highly, very ▪ This is a highly debatable point. ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

  • Debatable Space —   Author(s) Philip Palmer …   Wikipedia

  • Point of order — For the 1964 documentary film, see Point of Order (film). For other uses see Point A point of order is a matter raised during consideration of a motion concerning the rules of parliamentary procedure.Explanation and usesinfobox motion name =… …   Wikipedia

  • Point of information (motion) — In parliamentary procedure, a point of information is a request directed to the chair, or through the chair to another person, for information relevant to the business at hand.Explanation and Useinfobox motion name = Point of information (RONR)… …   Wikipedia

  • moot point —    If something s a moot point, there s some disagreement about it: a debatable point. In the U.S., this expression usually means that there is no point in debating something, because it just doesn t matter. An example: If you are arguing over… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

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