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Meaning of defensible
The primary meaning of "defensible" is that something can be defended or justified.
Etymology of defensible
The word "defensible" originates from the Old French "defensable," which is derived from the Latin "defendere," meaning to defend, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or possibility.
Synonyms
justifiable
reasonable
valid
sound
rational
logical
credible
plausible
tenable
viable
sustainable
supportable
maintainable
explicable
explainable
excusable
forgivable
pardonable
allowable
permissible
acceptable
tolerable
bearable
endurable
sufferable
understandable
comprehensible
believable
convincing
persuasive
compelling
credible
probable
likely
plausive
Definitions
- Capable of being defended or justified
- * Able to be maintained or supported against opposition or criticism
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to downsize was defensible given the economic conditions.
- * The researcher's theory was defensible, but it lacked concrete evidence to support it.
Antonyms
indefensible
unreasonable
unjustifiable
invalid
unsound
irrational
illogical
incredible
implausible
untenable
unviable
unsustainable
unacceptable
inexcusable
unforgivable
inadmissible
impermissible
inacceptable
intolerable
unbearable
unsufferable
inexplicable
inexpiable
unconvincing
unpersuasive
unconvincing