Defensible: meaning, definitions and examples
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defensible
[ dɪˈfɛnsəb(ə)l ]
legal
Capable of being defended against attack or criticism. Able to be justified or supported.
Synonyms
acceptable, justifiable, reasonable
Examples of usage
- The lawyer presented a defensible argument in court.
- The decision was defensible based on the available evidence.
Translations
Translations of the word "defensible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defensável
🇮🇳 रक्षनीय
🇩🇪 verteidigungsfähig
🇮🇩 dapat dipertahankan
🇺🇦 захищуваний
🇵🇱 obronny
🇯🇵 弁護できる
🇫🇷 défendable
🇪🇸 defendible
🇹🇷 savunulabilir
🇰🇷 방어할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للدفاع
🇨🇿 obhajitelný
🇸🇰 obhájiteľný
🇨🇳 可辩护的
🇸🇮 zagovoren
🇮🇸 varinn
🇰🇿 қорғалатын
🇬🇪 დაცვისუნარიანი
🇦🇿 müdafiə edilə bilən
🇲🇽 defendible
Word origin
The word 'defensible' originated from the Middle English word 'defensable', which came from the Old French word 'defensable'. It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'defensibilis', from 'defens-' (past participle stem of 'defendere' meaning 'to defend') + '-ibilis' (suffix forming adjectives). The concept of being able to defend or justify something has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, leading to the development and usage of the word 'defensible'.
See also: defenseless, defenselessly, defenses, defensibility, defensively, defensiveness, indefensible.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,733, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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