tenable — able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtenəbl/
Korean meaning: 유지할 수 있는, 방어할 수 있는, 타당한
Korean pronunciation: **테**너블
Example Sentences
- After eating 20 donuts, his claim of being on a diet was no longer tenable.
- The theory remained tenable despite criticism from colleagues.
- His excuse of 'my dog ate my homework' became less tenable when everyone found out he didn't have a dog.
tenable
ADJECTIVE//ˈtenəbl//
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Strong case that can be defended
TEN-ABLE to defend! This fortress stands strong against all attacks!
A tenable deal makes everyone amenable to sustainable peace!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French tenable, derived from Latin tenere meaning 'to hold' or 'to keep', combined with the suffix -able meaning 'capable of being'.
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📝Examples
“After eating 20 donuts, his claim of being on a diet was no longer tenable.”
“The theory remained tenable despite criticism from colleagues.”
“His excuse of 'my dog ate my homework' became less tenable when everyone found out he didn't have a dog.”
“The company's financial position is barely tenable in the current market conditions.”
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