debatable

discutibile

Non chiaramente vero o certo, per cui può suscitare opinioni diverse.

In inglese semplice: Not clearly true or certain, so people may disagree about it.

• That claim is debatable.
• The benefits of the treatment remain debatable.
• It is debatable whether this was the best choice.

Come si usa: it is debatable whether… (It is debatable whether the new road will reduce traffic.)

Sinonimi: questionable, doubtful, disputable

Contrari: indisputable

Espressioni comuni: highly debatable, debatable claim, debatable whether

discutibile

Che può essere discusso prima di prendere una decisione.

In inglese semplice: Available for people to discuss and argue about before a decision is made.

• The starting date is still debatable.
• Only the debatable issues will go on the meeting agenda.
• The basic rule is fixed, but the details are debatable.

Sinonimi: discussable, negotiable

Contrari: nonnegotiable

Espressioni comuni: debatable issue, debatable terms, still debatable