defensible
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adjective \di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl\Definition of DEFENSIBLE
: capable of being defended <defensible theories> <a defensible hill>
— de·fen·si·bil·i·ty \di-ˌfen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌdē-\ noun
— de·fen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of DEFENSIBLE
- Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.
- Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible.
- Slavery is not morally defensible.
- The city has a defensible location.
First Known Use of DEFENSIBLE
14th century
Related to DEFENSIBLE
- Synonyms
- defendable, tenable
- Antonyms
- indefensible, untenable
Rhymes with DEFENSIBLE
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