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Definition of debated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
unsettled discussionnot yet settled and still being discussed or argued
- The issue remains debated among the experts.
- The treaty's terms are still debated in parliament.
- Her theory was debated at the conference panel.
Expressions with debated
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subject to intense argument
The new law became a hotly debated topic in the community.
Origin of debated
Latin, de- (down) + battere (to beat)
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discussion
being discussed or debated
politics
contentious issue debated but unresolved
discussion
being intensely discussed or debated
communication
discussed or debated with reasons
secret
debated secretly without transparency
debate
forum where ideas are exchanged and debated
discussion
having argued or debated
controversy
much debated or difficult to resolve
ongoing
currently being talked about or debated
logical fallacy
to assume the truth of the argument being debated
open topic
able to be talked about or debated
open for discussion
able to be talked about or debated
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- French:débattu, ...
- German:umstritten, ...
- Italian:dibattuto, ...
- Spanish:discutido, ...
- Portuguese:em debate, ...
- Chinese:有争议的, ...
- Japanese:議論中の, ...
- Arabic:مثار للجدل, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁנוּי בְּמַחֲלוֹקֶת, ...
- Russian:спорный, ...
- Ukrainian:дискусійний, ...
- Hindi:विवादित, ...
Definition of debate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
informal settinginformal discussion of opposing views
- We had a lively debate about the movie.
2.
consideration of reasonsconsideration of opposing reasons
- The team engaged in a debate over the best strategy..
3.
formal settingRare formal discussion with opposing arguments and a voteRare
- The debate in parliament lasted for hours.
Verb
1.
discussiontr./intr. discuss a topic with different viewstr./intr.
- They debated the merits of the new policy.
2.
formal discussiontr./intr. argue about a subject, especially in a formal mannertr./intr.
- Politicians will debate the new policy tomorrow..
3.
thinkingtr. Rare consider or think over a decisiontr. Rare
- She debated whether to accept the job offer.
Expressions with debate
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cause people to discuss or argue
Her controversial statement sparked a debate on social media.
formal discussion with thorough preparation
The committee held a full-dress debate on the new policy.
formal discussion among citizens about a specific issue
The proposal sparked a public debate across the city.
not settled and can be discussed or argued
The outcome of the election is open to debate.
points or arguments used to attack an opponent
She gathered ammunition in the debate to counter his claims.
discussion involving deep thinking and reasoning
The conference hosted an intellectual debate on climate change.
open discussion where different views are shared before collective decisions
Universities should encourage democratic debate on important social issues.
point in a legal case where issues are defined
The court reached the joinder of debate quickly.
Origin of debate
Latin, 'dis-' (apart) + 'battuere' (to beat)
Examples of debate in a sentence
There was a debate on the best pizza toppings. The debate on climate change continues to rage. There was a heated debate about the new policy. The debate at the university was well-attended. A lively debate ensued at the town hall meeting. The panel will debate the environmental impacts of the project.
Students often debate various topics in class. The committee will debate the budget proposal next week. Experts will debate the impact of climate change at the conference. He debated if he should travel abroad. They debated whether to invest in the new project.
View all translations of debate
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- French:débat, débattre, ...
- German:Debatte, debattieren, ...
- Italian:dibattito, discutere, ...
- Spanish:debate, debatir, ...
- Portuguese:debate, debater, ...
- Chinese:讨论, 考虑, ...
- Japanese:討論, 議論する, ...
- Arabic:نِقاش, نَاقَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:דִּיּוּן, לָדוּן, ...
- Russian:дискуссия, обсуждать, ...
- Ukrainian:дискусія, обговорювати, ...
- Hindi:बहस, बहस करना, ...
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