arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē How to pronounce arguably (audio)
: as may be argued or shown by argument
an arguably effective strategy
used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true
He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

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The application of the term arguably signifies less about a child than a system. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026 The Panthers will arguably enter the bracket as a state championship favorite. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026 Whether enough owners will have the stomach to endure a lengthy lockout is arguably the most important question facing the sport in a year. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026 China is hotter than hot With M&A becoming more of a focus for companies looking to replenish their pipelines, China has emerged as arguably the most interesting place to be right now. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arguably

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arguably was in 1851

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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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