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tenable

ten·a·ble [ ténnəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. with reasonable supporting arguments: justified in a fair or rational way and able to be defended because there is sufficient evidence or reason

2. able to be occupied: capable of being occupied or held, usually by a particular person or for a particular period of time ( formal )

3. military capable of being defended in battle: able to be held successfully against an enemy attack

[Late 16th century. < French tenir "to hold"]

ten·a·bil·i·ty [ tènnə bíllətee ] noun

ten·a·ble·ness [ ténnəb'lnəss ] noun

ten·a·bly adverb

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