ARGUABLY

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂erǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *h₂érǵus Proto-Italic *argusder.? Latin arguōder. Old French arguerbor. Middle English arguen English argue Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English arguable Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English arguably From arguable + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

• 2026-04-04GAULBRY
• 2024-10-10RAUGBLY