- as can be shown by argument; "she is arguably the best"
- (arguable) capable of being supported by argument
- (arguable) open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question"
- (Arguable) In logic, an argument is a set of one or more meaningful declarative sentences (or "propositions") known as the premises along with another meaningful declarative sentence (or "proposition") known as the conclusion. ...
- As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent
- a vague, overused transitional phrase. Avoid it. See DM5 (Part Two).
- (adverb, with the addition of the derivational affixes -able and -ly, fused into one)
- A useful weasel word which can be used to preface any high-flown but un-provable assertion. As in “arguably one of the most attractive roads in Hampstead”, “arguably the best 2 bed penthouses in Sheffield”, or this wonderfully prolix example: “Arguably the finest example of an idyllic 16th ...