B2 adjective 중립

debate

/dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/

Describing a topic, statement, or decision that is open to discussion or argument because it is not yet proven or certain. It characterizes issues where people hold differing opinions and no single conclusion has been reached.

예시

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1

Whether the movie was actually good is debatable, as opinions were split.

It is open to argument if the film was enjoyable, as people had different views.

2

The long-term economic benefits of the new tax policy remain highly debatable.

The enduring financial advantages of the tax rule are still very much subject to discussion.

3

It’s debatable if we’ll even get to the party before it ends.

It is uncertain and questionable whether we will arrive at the event in time.

어휘 가족

명사
debate
Verb
debate
부사
debatably
형용사
debatable
관련
debater
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암기 팁

Think of the word 'Debate' + 'Able'. If a topic is 'able' to be 'debated', it is 'debatable'—it isn't a finished, closed fact.

빠른 퀴즈

The success of the marketing strategy is ______, as sales have not increased significantly.

정답!

정답은: debatable

예시

1

Whether the movie was actually good is debatable, as opinions were split.

everyday

It is open to argument if the film was enjoyable, as people had different views.

2

The long-term economic benefits of the new tax policy remain highly debatable.

formal

The enduring financial advantages of the tax rule are still very much subject to discussion.

3

It’s debatable if we’ll even get to the party before it ends.

informal

It is uncertain and questionable whether we will arrive at the event in time.

4

The precise dating of the volcanic eruption is a debatable subject among geologists.

academic

The exact timing of the eruption is a topic of scientific disagreement.

5

The projected return on investment for this project is debatable given the market volatility.

business

The expected profits are uncertain because the market changes so frequently.

어휘 가족

명사
debate
Verb
debate
부사
debatably
형용사
debatable
관련
debater

자주 쓰는 조합

highly debatable extremely open to question
debatable point a detail that is not yet settled
remains debatable continues to be a matter of opinion
debatable claim an assertion that is not necessarily true
largely debatable mostly open to discussion

자주 쓰는 구문

open to debate

not yet decided or settled

up for debate

available to be discussed or changed

a matter of debate

something that people have different opinions about

자주 혼동되는 단어

debate vs controversial

'Controversial' implies a topic causes strong public disagreement or anger, whereas 'debatable' simply means it is not yet a proven fact.

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사용 참고사항

This adjective is often used to introduce a counter-argument politely or to indicate that a fact is not universally accepted. It frequently precedes 'whether' or 'if' clauses.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'debate' as an adjective (e.g., 'a debate issue'). Use 'debatable' (e.g., 'a debatable issue') instead.

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암기 팁

Think of the word 'Debate' + 'Able'. If a topic is 'able' to be 'debated', it is 'debatable'—it isn't a finished, closed fact.

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어원

From the Old French 'debatre' (to beat down, contend), combined with the suffix '-able' (capable of).

문법 패턴

It is debatable whether + [clause] A/An + [adverb] + debatable + [noun] Remain + debatable

빠른 퀴즈

The success of the marketing strategy is ______, as sales have not increased significantly.

정답!

정답은: debatable

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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