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defensible

/dɪˈfɛn.sə.bəl/
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Adverb:defensibly
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defensible Lexical Profile

defensible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Justifiable by argument or reasoning; capable of being successfully supported against criticism.

Example

"The committee concluded that her decision to reallocate the research funds was entirely defensible given the sudden budget constraints."

2

Capable of being protected against physical attack or intrusion.

Example

"Early medieval settlements were frequently built on steep hilltops because the elevated terrain provided a naturally defensible position."

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• Rhymes for defensible

• Nearby Words

defenselessness
defenseman
defensibility
defensible
defensibly
defensive
defensively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'defensible' and Late Latin 'defensibilis', from the Latin verb 'defendere' ('to ward off' or 'protect').

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