Tenable (Adj.)
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnəbəl/
Word Meaning:
- Capable of being defended, maintained, or upheld against criticism or objection.
- Plausible or reasonable, especially in the context of arguments or positions.
Uses in Sentence:
- His argument was not tenable in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
- The theory became less tenable as new data emerged contradicting its central premise.
Synonyms:
- Defensible, sustainable, justifiable, credible, plausible
- Valid, reasonable, sound, logical, rational
Antonyms:
- Indefensible, unsustainable, unjustifiable, untenable, implausible
- Invalid, unreasonable, unsound, illogical, irrational
Word Meaning in Hindi: समर्थन योग्य (Samarthan Yogya), रोकने योग्य (Rokne Yogya), स्थायी (Sthayi)
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसका तर्क प्रतिकूल प्रमाणों के सामने संभवतः स्थायी नहीं था। (His argument was not tenable in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.)
- नई जानकारी जो केंद्रीय प्रस्ताव के विपरीत होती थी, उस सिद्धांत को अधिक स्थायी नहीं बनाती थी। (The theory became less tenable as new data emerged contradicting its central premise.)