arguably

English

Etymology

From arguable +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/

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Adverb

arguably (comparative more arguably, superlative most arguably)

1. As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

   Synonyms: possibly, defensibly

Translations

as can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 按理說／按理说 (ànlǐ shuō), 可以說／可以说 (kěyǐ shuō)

• Danish: velsagtens
• Dutch: aantoonbaar (nl), onderbouwbaar
• Finnish: luultavasti (fi), otaksuttavasti
• French: probablement (fr), sans doute (fr), possiblement (fr), peut-être (fr)
• German: vertretbarerweise, wohl (de)
• Polish: zapewne (pl)
• Portuguese: discutivelmente
• Russian: как мо́жно доказа́ть (kak móžno dokazátʹ)
• Swedish: enligt mångas förmenande
• Turkish: tartışmalı şekilde, tartışmasız (tr)

See also

• debatably
• disputably
• demonstrably