tenable

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

ruОписывает аргумент, теорию или позицию, которые являются разумными и могут быть успешно защищены.esDescribe un argumento, teoría o posición que es razonable y puede ser defendido con éxito; también puede referirse a algo que es sostenible o defendible en una situación dada.frDécrit un argument, une théorie ou une position qui est raisonnable et peut être défendu avec succès.deBeschreibt ein Argument, eine Theorie oder eine Position, die vernünftig ist und erfolgreich verteidigt werden kann.ptDescreve 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.zh形容论点、理论或立场合理、站得住脚，能够被成功地辩护或维持。arيصف حجة أو نظرية أو موقفًا يمكن الدفاع عنه بنجاح لأنه معقول ومُحكم.

1. Defensible or maintainable C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбоснованныйesDefendible o sosteniblefrdéfendable, justifiabledeHaltbarptSustentávelzh站得住脚的arقابل للدفاع

   同义词: arguabledefendabledefensiblejustifiablemaintainablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainableviable

   反义词: flawedindefensibleinvalidunjustifiableuntenableweak

2. Holdable or occupiable C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗанимаемыйesOcupable o reteniblefrpouvant être occupédeBesetzbarptOcupávelzh可占据的arقابل للشغل

• more tenable comparative form
• most tenable superlative form