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tenable

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective tenable has 1 sense
  1. 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

Adjective

Definition: Capable of being held, maintained, or defended; justifiable; defensible.

Example Sentence: The witness gave a tenable explanation for her actions during the trial.

Adjective

Definition: Capable of being occupied, settled, or lived in.

Example Sentence: The dilapidated house is no longer tenable and needs extensive renovations.

Adjective

Definition: Acceptable; reasonable; rational.

Example Sentence: His tenable arguments convinced the skeptical audience.

Noun

Definition: The holding of an office, position, or right.

Example Sentence: The candidate's campaign promises fueled his tenable for presidency.

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