arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē How to pronounce arguably (audio)
: as may be argued or shown by argument
an arguably effective strategy
used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true
He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

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Healthcare institutions and insurers arguably collect the most sensitive information about you, including IDs, contact details, addresses and medical records. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 This on a night when Nylander was rolling and arguably the Leafs most dangerous player — with two primary assists and six shots on 10 attempts. Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 There’s your reality, and there’s arguably the source of market convulsions last Monday. Follow me on Twitter. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 And dementia is a terminal condition — one that affects arguably the most vital organ in the human body. Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arguably

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arguably was in 1871

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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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