defensible
Intermediate/dɪˈfɛn.sə.bəl/
- adjective
- Can be supported or defended
defensible in a sentence
- “His argument was defensible.”
- “Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.”
- “Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible .”
- “Slavery is not morally defensible .”
What does “defensible” mean?
defensible (adjective) means can be supported or defended. It is pronounced /dɪˈfɛn.sə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "defensible" mean?
- defensible (adjective) means: Can be supported or defended
- How do you pronounce "defensible"?
- "defensible" is pronounced /dɪˈfɛn.sə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "defensible" in a sentence?
- Here is "defensible" used in a sentence: His argument was defensible.
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