Debatable and Supposed

Debatable

Debatable adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Usage example: the debatable wisdom of going back for another helping from the buffet

Supposed and debatable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposed" instead an adjective "Debatable".

Nearby Words: debate, debated, debater, debating

Supposed

Supposed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Debatable and supposed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Debatable" instead an adjective "Supposed".

Nearby Words: supposition, supposedly, supposing

Both words in one sentence

  • Giant Space Flea from Nowhere It's debatable whether he's supposed to be a boss — the random battle theme is used and it's possible to run from him.
  • None of the three books share the same characters, and it's debatable on whether they're even supposed to be in the same continuity.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion: Misato Katsuragi has purple hair, although it's debatable that it's supposed to be black.
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