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Lammyyesterday at 9:30 PM2 repliesview on HN

> arguably

Sick of this weasel word. Either argue it or don't.


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digitalPhonixyesterday at 11:00 PM

Also used incorrectly most of the time. They meant to use “debatably”.

Arguably:

- used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certain (merriam-webster)

- in a way that can be shown to be true (cambridge)

ie. you can be prove it through argument, not “you can make the argument”

james_marksyesterday at 10:05 PM

Even worse, "I would argue that..."

It's not hypothetical if you are here, in the current tense, arguing that. I've mostly cured myself of the habit, but its tough.