tenable

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Adjective tenable has 1 sense

tenable, well-founded - based on sound reasoning or evidence; "a reasonable argument"; "well-founded suspicions"
Antonym: unreasonable (indirect, via reasonable)

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Tenable - Definition

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: capable of being defended or maintained

Example Sentence: The argument presented by the lawyer was so tenable that it convinced the jury.

Sense 2:

Definition: capable of being held or occupied

Example Sentence: The position of the fortress on top of the hill made it highly tenable against any enemy attacks.

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