Discutibili

Discutibili is the plural form of the Italian adjective discutibile, meaning capable of being discussed or debatable. It is used to qualify statements, proposals, evidence, or positions that are not unassailable and invite further examination.

Etymology and form: the word comes from the Latin discutibilis, formed from the verb discutere “to discuss” with the suffix -ibilis, indicating potential or ability. In Italian, discutibile (singular) has plural form discutibili for both masculine and feminine nouns.

Usage and grammar: as an adjective, discutibili agrees in number with the noun it modifies; the singular is discusibile in practice as discussed, with the plural identical in gender: discutibili. It is common in formal and academic writing, journalism, and critical discourse. Examples: “Le conclusioni sono discutibili” or “Questi dati risultano discutibili e necessitano ulteriori controlli.”

Nuance and synonyms: discutibili conveys a sense of open question rather than proven false. Near synonyms include contestabile and controverso, while antonyms include indiscutibile, incontrovertibile, ed evidente. The term often implies a need for justification or stronger evidence.

See also: related terms include discutibile (singular form), discussione, discussione critica, controversia, and discutibilità as the corresponding noun form describing the quality of being debatable.