Webde· fen· si· ble di-ˈfen (t)-sə-bəl : capable of being defended defensible theories a defensible hill defensibility di-ˌfen (t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˌdē- noun defensibly di-ˈfen (t)-sə-blē …

Webde•fen•si•ble (dɪˈfɛn sə bəl) adj. 1. capable of being defended against assault or injury. 2. able to be defended in argument; justifiable. [1250–1300; < Late Latin] de•fen`si•bil′i•ty, n. de•fen′si•bly, adv. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

Webadjective capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position. that can be defended in argument; justifiable. OTHER WORDS FOR defensible 2 suitable, fit, tenable, allowable, warrantable. See synonyms for defensible on Thesaurus.com QUIZ

Webdefensible adjective uk / dɪˈfen.sə.b ə l / us / dɪˈfen.sə.b ə l / (US also defendable) able to be protected from attack, or able to be supported by argument: A city built on an island is …

Web1 : able to be thought of as good or acceptable Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue. Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible. Slavery is not morally defensible. 2 : able to be defended or protected : able to be kept safe from damage or harm The city has a defensible location. a defensible bridge

WebDefensible comes from an Old French root, defendre, "defend or resist," from the Latin root defendere, "guard or protect." Definitions of defensible adjective capable of being …

Webdefensible in American English (dɪˈfensəbəl) adjective 1. capable of being defended against assault or injury The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position 2. that can be defended in argument; justifiable SYNONYMS 2. suitable, fit, tenable, allowable, warrantable. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

WebSee definition of defensible on Dictionary.com adj. justifiable synonyms for defensible Compare Synonyms logical permissible plausible tenable valid condonable defendable excusable fit pardonable proper vindicable warrantable antonyms for defensible MOST RELEVANT improbable irrational unbelievable unlikely unreasonable indefensible invalid

WebDefensible Definition Justifiable by argument or capable of being defended Examples The jury must prove that he killed the man by defensible means. Other confused words …

WebAn opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good. See full entry Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .