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.

(transitive, intransitive) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. / (obsolete, intransitive) To fight.

One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

plural of debate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of debate

plural of debater

disputed, under discussion, not settled.

simple past tense and past participle of debate

Archaic spelling of debatable.

(obsolete) Contentious, argumentative, full of strife.