dubitable

adjective

du·​bi·​ta·​ble ˈdü-bə-tə-bəl How to pronounce dubitable (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
: open to doubt or question

Examples of dubitable in a Sentence

some highly dubitable “evidence” that the stone tower was built by the Vikings
Recent Examples on the Web Besides gathering leads and resources, Twitter has also emerged as a platform where doctors are exposing the inefficiencies of India’s dubitable healthcare processes, and the lack of transparency around it. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Latin dubitabilis, from dubitare to doubt — more at doubt entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dubitable was circa 1616

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Cite this Entry

“Dubitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dubitable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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