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Definition of defensibility

defensibility

/dɪˌfɛnsəˈbɪləti/
de · fen · si · bil · i · ty
Adverb:defensibly
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Plural:defensibilities
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Adjective:defensible
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defensibility Lexical Profile

defensibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being justifiable by logical argument, evidence, or moral reasoning; validity in the face of criticism.

Example

"The legal team spent weeks assessing the defensibility of the company's new regulatory compliance policy."

2

The capacity of a physical location, structure, or system to be protected against attack, intrusion, or competitive threat.

Example

"Startup investors closely evaluate the long-term defensibility of a software platform against larger competitors."

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• Rhymes for defensibility

• Nearby Words

defenselessly
defenselessness
defenseman
defensibility
defensible
defensibly
defensive

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'defensible' (from Late Latin 'defensibilis', derived from 'defendere' meaning 'to ward off') and the noun suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Defensibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/defensibility
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