Justifiably: meaning, definitions and examples

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justifiably

 

[ ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

reasoning terms

Justifiably means in a way that can be justified or defended. It indicates that an action, belief, or conclusion is reasonable and supported by evidence or logic. It is often used in contexts where justification or rational explanation is required. For example, one might argue that a decision is justifiably made based on certain ethical principles or legal standards.

Synonyms

appropriately, defensibly, legitimately, rightfully.

Examples of usage

  • She was justifiably proud of her achievements.
  • The action was justifiably criticized by the committee.
  • He justifiably felt that he deserved a promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "justifiably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justificadamente

🇮🇳 संगत रूप से

🇩🇪 gerechtfertigterweise

🇮🇩 secara sah

🇺🇦 виправдано

🇵🇱 uzasadnione

🇯🇵 正当に

🇫🇷 justement

🇪🇸 justificadamente

🇹🇷 haklı olarak

🇰🇷 정당하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مبرر

🇨🇿 oprávněně

🇸🇰 odôvodnene

🇨🇳 正当地

🇸🇮 upravičeno

🇮🇸 réttilega

🇰🇿 дәлелді түрде

🇬🇪 მართლიანად

🇦🇿 haqlı olaraq

🇲🇽 justificadamente

Etymology

The word 'justifiably' has its origins in the Latin word 'justificare', which means 'to make just or right'. The term evolved through Old French 'justifier', which maintained similar meanings pertaining to justification or righteousness before integrating into Middle English. The prefix 'just-' in English stems from Latin 'justus', meaning 'just or fair'. The adverbial form 'justifiably' comes from the adjective 'justifiable', which signifies something that can be justified. In legal, ethical, and philosophical discourses, 'justifiably' is often employed to express when a particular action or belief can be considered reasonable or just, thereby reinforcing the connection of the word to concepts of morality and rationality. Over centuries, it has been solidified into English usage, especially in discussions regarding justification in ethical dilemmas or legal reasoning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,176, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.