supportable
supportable Lexical Profile
supportable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Capable of being defended, justified, or substantiated with evidence or sound reasoning.
"The defense attorney presented a legally supportable argument based on established constitutional precedent."
Capable of being physically, financially, or technically sustained, maintained, or kept in operation.
"The engineering team confirmed that the legacy software architecture remains fully supportable for another three years."
Capable of being endured, borne, or tolerated.
"With proper medication and rest, the patient found the chronic pain much more supportable."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'supportable' (capable of being endured, sustained, or substantiated by evidence) with 'supportive' (providing encouragement, emotional help, or physical assistance).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'suportable', derived from Late Latin 'supportare' ('to convey or carry forward'), from 'sub-' ('up from under') and 'portare' ('to carry').