formal
1
: able to be thought of as good or acceptable
Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.
Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible.
Slavery is not morally defensible.
2
: able to be defended or protected : able to be kept safe from damage or harm
The city has a defensible location.
a defensible bridge
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“Defensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/defensible. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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