rebuttably

/riˈbyʊtəbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a manner that can be or has been effectively refuted or disproven; in a manner that is open to being refuted or disproven.

“The scientist’s claims were made rebuttably, which raised suspicions about the validity of his research.”

2. adverb

in a way that can be or has been subject to being effectively refuted or disproven.

“The politician’s statement was made rebuttably, which led to intense scrutiny by the opposition.”

Synonyms

  • dubiously
  • questionably

Antonyms

  • incontrovertibly
  • irrefutably