Arguably
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Arguably is an adverb meaning As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
Meaning
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
Example Sentences
To exploit travel economies of scale, RAIL buys a four-in-eight-day Rail Rover. This is now known as the 'Spirit of Scotland Travelpass', although older users may remember it as the 'Freedom of Scotland' - arguably a better name.
In the early 1770s the bogey figure for opposition politicians was arguably not so much North in the Commons as Mansfield behind the curtain, the country's greatest lawyer (and another Caledonian to gratify the Scotophobes) keeping an irresolute Cabinet committed to waging war in America.
Synonyms for arguably
Depending on context, synonyms include possibly, defensibly, disputably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include presumably, reportedly, demonstrably, supposedly, likely, understandably.
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