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defensible

 

[ dɪˈfɛnsəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Able to be maintained or upheld. Capable of being protected or supported.

Synonyms

protected, safe, secure

Examples of usage

  • The fortress was considered defensible against enemy attacks.
  • His position was defensible given the circumstances.

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

Etymology

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.