Opinionable

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

  1. The characteristic of being subject to varying interpretations or beliefs allows for a range of different opinions on a subject
  2. Capable of being interpreted differently depending on individual views
  3. Subject to varying personal beliefs or perspectives without absolute certainty

Etymology: "Opinionable" is a straightforward formation: the noun "opinion" with the suffix "-able," which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "capable of being" or "open to" whatever the base describes. So something "opinionable" is open to opinion, meaning it is a matter on which people may reasonably hold differing views rather than one with a settled answer. The suffix does most of the work here. English has built many similar words on the same pattern, such as "questionable" and "debatable," which describe matters that can be questioned or argued over. "Opinionable" fits that family, and its sense is closely tied to the idea that a claim falls short of established fact, leaving room for personal judgment.