debater Definition

debate
noun

1. A formal discussion, often in front of an audience, in which two or more people put forward opposing views on a particular subject.
2. Any general discussion on a subject, not necessarily in one place or at one time.

verb, tr & intr debated, debating

1. To hold or take part in a formal discussion on a particular topic, often in front of an audience.
2. To consider the arguments for or against something.

Thesaurus: argue, discuss, deliberate, contest, contend, dispute, controvert, question.

Derivative: debatable
adj

Doubtful; able to be argued about; uncertain.
Thesaurus: arguable, questionable, controversial, disputable, controvertible, unsettled, doubtful, uncertain, dubious, borderline, questionable.

Derivative: debater
noun

Someone who takes part in a debate.

Derivative: debating
noun

Formal discussion of a question.

Idiom: open to debate

Not certain or agreed; in doubt.

Etymology: 13c: from French debatre to discuss.