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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/ Syllables: de·ˈbate
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A formal discussion on a particular topic; to argue about something.
Synonyms
discussion
argument
controversy
Antonyms
None available
Translations
debate in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
نقاش، جدال
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
مناقشة رسمية بين أشخاص مختلفين حول موضوع معين، حيث يحاول كل شخص إقناع الآخرين بوجهة نظره.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A debate is a structured discussion where people argue different sides of a question. Academic debate involves presenting evidence for different positions.
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Memory TipDebate comes from French 'debattre' meaning to fight down — two sides fight with arguments.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
There is an ongoing debate in the field about the relative merits of qualitative research.
The paper contributes to the academic debate on the effectiveness of inclusive education.
Whether standardised tests measure ability or performance remains a hotly debated question.
Word Families & Pronunciation
debate
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | debatable |
| adjective | debated |
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