defensible

de·fen·si·ble

adj \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

Examples of DEFENSIBLE

1. Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.
2. Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible.
3. Slavery is not morally defensible.
4. The city has a defensible location.

First Known Use of DEFENSIBLE

14th century

Related to DEFENSIBLE

Synonyms: defendable, tenable

Antonyms: indefensible, untenable

Related Words: defended, guarded, protected, safeguarded, secure, secured, shielded; bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, invincible, inviolable, invulnerable, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable, untouchable

Near Antonyms: vincible, vulnerable; assailable, exposed, imperiled (or imperilled), insecure, liable, open, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unsecured; defenseless, helpless, powerless, weak

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Rhymes with DEFENSIBLE

condensable