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Meaning of supportable
The primary meaning of the word "supportable" is that something can be defended or justified with evidence or reasoning.
Etymology of supportable
The word "supportable" originates from the Old French word "supporter," which means "to carry or hold up," and the Latin word "supportare," which means "to carry or hold up from below."
Historically, the word "supportable" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that can be defended or justified.
Synonyms
defensible
justifiable
reasonable
plausible
credible
tenable
viable
sustainable
maintainable
bearable
endurable
tolerable
acceptable
permissible
allowable
admissible
excusable
forgivable
pardonable
understandable
comprehensible
believable
convincing
persuasive
convincing
sound
valid
legitimate
lawful
legal
justified
warranted
supported
backed
endorsed
approved
ratified
confirmed
verified
authenticated
substantiated
corroborated
reinforced
strengthened
justified
vindicated
Definitions
- Able to be defended or justified with evidence or reasoning
- * Able to be maintained or upheld, especially financially
- * Able to be borne or endured, especially physically
Usage Examples
- The company's financial projections are supportable based on their current revenue and expenses.
- * The researcher's hypothesis is supportable with evidence from multiple studies.
- * The new policy is supportable because it is based on thorough analysis and consultation with stakeholders.
Antonyms
unacceptable
unjustifiable
unreasonable
implausible
incredible
untenable
unviable
unsustainable
unmaintainable
unbearable
unendurable
intolerable
inadmissible
inexcusable
unforgivable
inexplicable
unconscionable
indefensible
invalid
illegitimate
unlawful
illegal
unwarranted
unsupported
unbacked
unendorsed
unapproved
unratified
unconfirmed
unverified
unauthenticated
unsubstantiated
uncorroborated