Definition of "debatable" in English

adjective

1. Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.

   • Those data are debatable: no one has been able to replicate them.
   • It's debatable whether he is the best candidate for the position.

2. Able to be debated; up for discussion.

   • The lack of bonuses this year is not debatable.

noun

1. A topic that is open to debate.