tenable
Collocations
5ADJ.
all, fitting, longer, social
VERB + TENABLE
isn't, position
TENABLE + NOUN
status
PREP.
among, into
ADV.
barely
Definitions
adj
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.
Modern war rests on industry, and its evolution has all but abolished the "non-combatant," emptied the old idea of "innocent" trade of meaning, and made even of neutrality a barely tenable status.
Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible
The island of Melos undoubtedly fell within his general conceptions of tenable empire for Athens.
Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.
In February, 1679, he was admitted "a planter" of the town and a home lot was granted him "on condition that it should have a tenable house built upon it within two years.
They made a day of straightening the leaning stable on its foundations and staying its framework, so that with new roof and sheathing, it would be a tenable building for many years to come.
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Synonyms
adjective — based on sound reasoning or evidence
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.
WiktionaryModern war rests on industry, and its evolution has all but abolished the "non-combatant," emptied the old idea of "innocent" trade of meaning, and made even of neutrality a barely tenable status.
WiktionaryFitting into a tenable social position among other people requires not only the ability to simultaneously assess the nature of relationships with each person individually but also the ability to compr
WiktionaryI think your theory isn't tenable.
Tatoeba · #8976980I think your theory's not tenable.
Tatoeba · #8976981Your position isn't tenable.
Tatoeba · #9764375