arguably.

in a way that can reasonably be supported by argument, though not treated as settled

Use it for

Words that belong together

• arguably the strongest
• arguably significant
• arguably more important

On the page

This is arguably the strongest objection to the model.

The change is arguably more important for access than for cost.

The narrator's silence is arguably a form of resistance.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Academic. Hedges an interpretation, not a fact that simply lacks evidence. Use it only when a defensible case can be made. Not compared. Related verb: argue.