What does "doubtable" mean?

Capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below.

What is a synonym for "doubtable"?

Common synonyms include: absurd, arguable, at issue, beyond belief, conjectural, controversial.

Doubtable

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below. uncommon
"Descartes adopts the tool of a radical skepticism, submitting to question established beliefs, exposing them to the test of doubt, breaking them down when they prove doubtable."
2
Fearsome; redoubtable. obsolete

Synonyms

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absurd arguable at issue beyond belief conjectural controversial

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"Descartes adopts the tool of a radical skepticism, submitting to question established beliefs, exposing them to the test of doubt, breaking them down when they prove doubtable."

Etymology

From Middle English doutable, from Old French doutable, dotable, equivalent to doubt + -able.

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