Tenable

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtÉ›n.É™.bÉ™l/

Origin

From the French tenable, from tenir ("to hold"); compare tenible.

Full definition of tenable

Adjective

1. (of a theory, argument etc) capable of being maintained or justified; well-foundedBack in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.
2. (of a defensive structure) capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

Antonyms

• untenable

Anagrams

• Beltane