adj Uncommon

justifiable

Justifiable (adj) means Able to be shown as reasonable, right, or excusable. Example: “His anger was justifiable given how badly he'd been treated.”

adj

Able to be shown as reasonable, right, or excusable.

"His anger was justifiable given how badly he'd been treated."

How to Use Justifiable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to be defended or explained as reasonable.

Common pairings

justifiable reason justifiable force morally justifiable

Word Forms

more justifiable comparative, most justifiable superlative

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Etymology

From justify plus the suffix -able, "capable of."

Rhymes for justifiable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “justifiable” mean?

The word “justifiable” means able to be shown as reasonable, right, or excusable. In plain terms, able to be defended or explained as reasonable.

How do you use “justifiable” in a sentence?

Here is “justifiable” used in a sentence: “His anger was justifiable given how badly he'd been treated.”

What part of speech is “justifiable”?

“Justifiable” is an adjective.

Is “justifiable” a common word?

“Justifiable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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