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Meaning of arguably
The primary meaning of the word "arguably" is to indicate that something can be claimed or asserted with reasonable grounds or evidence.
Etymology of arguably
The word "arguably" has its roots in the Latin word "arguere," meaning "to make clear" or "to prove," which is also the source of the English word "argue."
The word "arguably" emerged in the mid-20th century as a derivation of the word "arguable," which means "capable of being argued or debated."
Synonyms
possibly
conceivably
plausibly
believably
credibly
persuasively
convincingly
probably
likely
presumably
apparently
seemingly
ostensibly
allegedly
supposedly
reportedly
allegedly
doubtlessly
unquestionably
indisputably
unmistakably
clearly
evidently
obviously
manifestly
patently
visibly
understandably
justifiably
reasonably
rationally
logically
coherently
sensibly
soundly
defensibly
tenably
supportably
maintainably
assertably
claimably
demonstrably
provably
verifiably
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something can be claimed or asserted with reasonable grounds or evidence
- Used to indicate that a statement or opinion is open to debate or argument
Usage Examples
- The new policy is arguably the most effective way to reduce carbon emissions.
- She is arguably one of the most talented singers of her generation.
- The company's decision to downsize is arguably a necessary measure to stay competitive.
Antonyms
undeniably
incontrovertibly
indisputably
unquestionably
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
manifestly
patently
visibly
inexplicably
unjustifiably
unreasonably
illogically
incoherently
senselessly
unsoundly
indefensibly
untenably
unsupportably
unassertably
unclaimably
undemonstrably
unprovably
unverifiably