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arguably

/ˈɑɹɡjuəbɫi/ adv

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

Word Origin Arguably means 'as can be argued', but the root arguere originally meant 'to make clear, prove' — not just to quarrel. The same root gives us argument (a process of reasoning) and argent (silver, from its clear shining). The breakdown argue+able+ly shows the verb, the suffix -able (capable of), and -ly (adverb). So arguably is 'in a way that can be made clear or proven'. The PIE root *h₂erg- 'to shine, be white' connects it to argent and even to the word 'argentine' (silvery).

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

Shakespeare is arguably the greatest playwright in the English language.

(副词) 可论证地；可以说； arguably

莎士比亚可以说是英语文学中最伟大的剧作家。

(adverbio) posiblemente; probablemente; podría decirse que; cabe argumentar que [Como puede ser respaldado o demostrado mediante deducción lógica sólida, evidencia y precedentes, aunque sin certeza absoluta.]

Shakespeare es posiblemente el mayor dramaturgo de la lengua inglesa.

(adverbe) vraisemblablement; probablement; sans doute; il est défendable de dire que [D'une manière qui peut être soutenue par des arguments solides, sans atteindre la certitude absolue.]

Shakespeare est **arguably** le plus grand dramaturge de langue anglaise.

(Adverb) wohl; möglicherweise; argumentierbarerweise [Auf eine Weise, die durch logische Schlussfolgerung, Beweise oder Präzedenzfälle gestützt werden kann, aber nicht mit absoluter Sicherheit.]

Shakespeare gilt **arguably** als der größte Dramatiker der englischen Sprache.

(副詞) 論理的推論や証拠、先例によって支持できるが、絶対的な確信は伴わないさま。

シェイクスピアは **arguably** 英語史上最も伟大的な劇作家だと言えるだろう。

(advérbio) possivelmente; provavelmente; talvez; defensavelmente [Como pode ser sustentado ou provado por dedução lógica sólida, evidência e precedente, mas sem certeza absoluta.]

Shakespeare é, possivelmente, o maior dramaturgo da língua inglesa.

Synonyms: possibly conceivably plausibly apparently seemingly ostensibly maybe perhaps Antonyms: definitely certainly unquestionably undeniably
Word parts: argue + able + ly

Common collocations

most adv good adj more adv important adj great adj too adv fine adj less adv powerful adj significant adj change subst only adj

Related words

arguable unarguable inarguable inarguably argument argumentative argumentation arguer

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