Controvertible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈkän-trə-ˌvərt/ con·tro·vert

Meaning & Definition of Controvertible

Controvertible (verb)

  1. to dispute or oppose by reasoning
  2. to engage in controversy

Controvertible (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. open to question or dispute

    "a controvertible decision to permit smoking in certain public spaces around town"

    similar: arguable, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable, questionable
    related: contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal
    opposite: accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable
    near: irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Related Entry: Controvert (verb)

Controvert is a different word from Controvertible. The synonyms below are for controvert, not for controvertible.

  1. to express different opinions about something often angrily

    "ever since the poem was first published, critics and scholars have controverted over the meaning of its concluding lines"

    similar: altercate, argue, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle, bandy words, butt heads, lock horns, mix it up
    related: challenge, dare, defy, clash, contend, contest, tangle, cavil, fuss, nitpick, consider, debate, discuss, kick, object, protest
    near: coexist, get along, accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Controvertible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Controvertible:

arguable, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable, questionable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Controvertible

Words with the opposite meaning of Controvertible:

accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable

Related Words for Controvertible

contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal

Near Antonyms of Controvertible

irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Word Forms of Controvertible

Inflections: controverted, controverting, controverts

Derived words: controverter (noun), controvertible (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Controvertible

controversy

First known use: 1563t

Frequently Asked Questions about Controvertible

What does "Controvertible" mean?

"Controvertible" means to dispute or oppose by reasoning. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to dispute or oppose by reasoning.

What is another word for "Controvertible"?

Other words for "Controvertible" include arguable, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot and negotiable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Controvertible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Controvertible"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Controvertible". Common alternatives include arguable, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable and questionable.

What is the opposite of "Controvertible"?

Antonyms of "Controvertible" include accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable and indubitable. Near antonyms include irrefutable, definite, unambiguous and unequivocal.

How do you use "Controvertible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Controvertible" in a sentence: "a controvertible decision to permit smoking in certain public spaces around town".

Is "Controvertible" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Controvertible" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Controvertible"?

"Controvertible" is pronounced /ˈkän-trə-ˌvərt/ and divided into syllables as con·tro·vert.

What is the origin of the word "Controvertible"?

"Controvertible" comes from controversy. First known use: 1563t.