The act of taking part in a debate.

present participle of debate

plural of debating

Archaic spelling of debatable.

In a way subject to challenge or worthy of debate.

(obsolete) Contentious, argumentative, full of strife.

plural of debation

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of debate

plural of debate

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.