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Antonyms for controvertible


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kon-truh-vurt, kon-truh-vurt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn trəˌvɜrt, ˌkɒn trəˈvɜrt



Definition of controvertible

Origin :
  • c.1600, probably a back-formation from controversy. Related: Controverted; controverting; controvertible.
  • As in questionable : adj doubtful, uncertain
  • As in controversial : adj at issue
  • As in flimsy : adj unconvincing, implausible
Example sentences :
  • But he hastily goes on to an assertion which seems arbitrary and controvertible.
  • Extract from : « Matthew Arnold » by G. W. E. Russell
  • But if it be at all a controvertible case, whether the cause be just or not, then the husband being governor must be judge.
  • Extract from : « A Christian Directory (Part 2 of 4) » by Richard Baxter

Synonyms for controvertible

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