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arguably

/ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑːrɡjəbli/

Meanings
adverb
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent.

Examples :

"She is, arguably, the most dedicated student in the class, given her perfect attendance, consistently high grades, and active participation. "
logic philosophy

Related Words

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supported verb

/səˈpɔːtɪd/ /səˈpɔɹtɪd/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration deduction

deduction noun

/dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed

"The deduction from my paycheck for health insurance was $50 this month. "

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logical adjective

/ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ/ /ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ/

In agreement with the principles of logic.

"The teacher's explanation of the math problem was logical and easy to follow. "

Illustration proven

proven verb

/ˈpɹuːvən/ /ˈpɹuvən/

To proofread.

"Before submitting the report, she carefully proven it for typos. "

Illustration attendance

attendance noun

/əˈtɛn.dəns/

The state of attending; presence or waiting upon.

"Attendance at the meeting is required."

Illustration dedicated

dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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precedent noun

/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The court case set a precedent for future cases involving similar environmental damage. "

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consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

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perfect noun

/ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/

(grammar) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense.

"The perfect tense, used to describe actions completed before another time, is a useful grammatical tool. "

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "