Defensible

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Definitions of defensible

adjective capable of being defended or justified

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a defensible position on top of the hill.

A2 The lawyer argued that his client's actions were defensible given the circumstances.

B1 The company's decision to cut costs was defensible from a financial standpoint.

B2 The politician's defensible policies gained support from both sides of the aisle.

C1 The scientist presented a defensible argument based on years of research and data.

C2 The author's defensible thesis challenged traditional beliefs and sparked a debate in academic circles.

Examples of defensible in a Sentence

formal The lawyer presented a defensible argument in court.

informal I don't think that excuse is defensible.

slang That's not a defensible move, dude.

figurative His actions were defensible in the eyes of the law.

Grammatical Forms of defensible

• past tense: defended
• plural: defensibles
• comparative: more defensible
• superlative: most defensible
• present tense: defends
• future tense: will defend
• perfect tense: have defended
• continuous tense: is defending
• singular: defensible
• positive degree: defensible
• infinitive: to defend
• gerund: defending
• participle: defended

Origin and Evolution of defensible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'defensible' originated from the Latin word 'defensibilis', which is derived from the verb 'defendere' meaning 'to defend'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'defensible' has retained its original meaning of being able to be defended or justified, but its usage has expanded to also include the idea of being able to withstand attack or criticism.