The difference between Controversial and Debatable

When used as adjectives, controversial means arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions, whereas debatable means open to debate.

Debatable is also noun with the meaning: a topic that is open to debate.

check bellow for the other definitions of Controversial and Debatable

  1. Controversial as an adjective:

    Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

  1. Debatable as an adjective:

    Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.

    Examples:

    "Those data are debatable: no one has been able to replicate them."

    "It's debatable whether he is the best candidate for the position."

  2. Debatable as an adjective:

    Able to be debated; up for discussion.

    Examples:

    "The lack of bonuses this year is not debatable."

  1. Debatable as a noun:

    A topic that is open to debate.

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