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.

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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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