tenable
/ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/
adjective
- 1
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
“Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.”
- 2
Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible
- 3
Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.
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