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Meaning of justifiable
The primary meaning of the word "justifiable" is that something can be shown to be right or justified.
Etymology of justifiable
The word "justifiable" originates from the Old French word "justifier", which means to justify, and the Latin word "justificare", which also means to justify, with "justus" meaning just or right, and "facere" meaning to make or do.
Synonyms
defensible
vindicable
excusable
pardonable
explicable
understandable
reasonable
legitimate
lawful
valid
warrantable
supportable
tenable
plausible
credible
believable
just
fair
right
proper
acceptable
tolerable
forgivable
condonable
allowable
permissible
admissible
rational
sensible
logical
coherent
sound
well-founded
well-grounded
Definitions
- Able to be shown to be right or justified
- * Able to be defended with a logical argument or explanation
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to downsize was justifiable given the economic climate.
- * The action taken by the authorities was justifiable in order to maintain public safety.
Antonyms
unjustifiable
indefensible
inexcusable
unpardonable
inexplicable
unreasonable
illegitimate
unlawful
invalid
unwarrantable
unsupported
untenable
implausible
incredible
unbelievable
unjust
unfair
wrong
improper
unacceptable
intolerable
unforgivable
incondonable
unallowable
inadmissible
irrational
nonsensical
illogical
incoherent
unsound