tenable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnəbəl/

Definition

Capable of being maintained, defended, or justified against criticism or attack.

Examples

• The company's current business model is simply not tenable in such a competitive market.

• He provided a tenable explanation for why he was late to the meeting.

• The fort was no longer tenable once the enemy breached the outer walls.

Synonyms of tenable

Words with a similar meaning to tenable:

• defensible
• justifiable
• sustainable
• viable
• plausible

Antonyms of tenable

Words with the opposite meaning to tenable:

• untenable

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