issuable

adjective

ˈi-shü-ə-bəl How to pronounce issuable (audio)
Definition of issuablenext
as in questionable
open to question or dispute an issuable claim that the food additive causes cancer

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Recent Examples of issuable Proportional adjustments also will be made to outstanding equity awards, warrants and convertible notes, and to the number of shares issued and issuable under the Company's stock incentive plans and certain existing agreements. — Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024 Himle said that prior to the audit meeting, the police department had put together a plan to deal with the transfer of the thousands of re-issuable citations to the Municipal Court. — Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issuable
  1. questionable
  2. disputable
  3. moot
  4. negotiable
  5. debatable
Adjective
  • There have also been controversial VAR calls, like the questionable foul that led to an Egyptian goal against Argentina being annulled.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026
  • Paying the price of a luxury car for a giant silicone doll that needs to be recharged every two to four hours seems like a questionable choice.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Adjective
  • Whether the Three Lions advance to the finals or not is a moot point as well, as Oliver and Taylor's World Cup journey has come to an end because of something out of their control.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • The judge scheduled a hearing for the motion on Monday morning, but the issue is now moot.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of moot
Adjective
  • Either way, wearing shoes in the shower is a non-negotiable for me.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • If pockets are non-negotiable, reach for this two-piece linen set.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of negotiable
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable

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