tenable

• Descreve um argumento, teoria ou posição que é razoável e pode ser defendido com sucesso. Também se aplica a algo que se pode manter, sustentar ou ocupar.

Describes an argument, theory, or position that is reasonable and can be defended successfully.

1. Defensible or maintainableC1formal

   Capable of being defended, maintained, or justified, especially in an argument or theory.

   Sustentável

   • His theory is no longer tenable given the new evidence.
   • The professor argued that the position was tenable under current conditions.
   • They found the hypothesis tenable after further research.

   Sinônimosarguabledefendabledefensiblejustifiablemaintainablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainableviable

   Antônimosflawedindefensibleinvalidunjustifiableuntenableweak

2. Holdable or occupiableC1formal

   Capable of being held, occupied, or kept for a period of time, often used for positions or offices.

   Ocupável

   • The scholarship is tenable for three years.
   • The position is tenable at the university for a fixed term.
   • The grant is tenable only at approved institutions.