tenable in Spanish
tenable in Spanish is defendible, sostenible — tenable means able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.
tenable in Spanish
defendible
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
sostenible
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
defendible
(military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible
What does "tenable" mean?
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adjective Able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.
"After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable."
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adjective Of a military position, capable of being held against attack.
"The ridge was not tenable once the artillery was lost."
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adjective Of a post, grant or office, able to be held for a stated period or under stated conditions.
"The fellowship is tenable for three years at any UK university."
tenable in a sentence
- After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable.
- That is a perfectly tenable reading of the contract.
- The ridge was not tenable once the artillery was lost.
- The fellowship is tenable for three years at any UK university.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tenable" in Spanish?
"tenable" in Spanish is defendible, sostenible. tenable means: Able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.
How do you use "tenable" in a sentence?
Example: "After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable." In Spanish, "tenable" is defendible, sostenible.
Are there other ways to say "tenable" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "tenable": defendible, sostenible.
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