English Dictionary

tenable

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/

形容詞

理論 通常

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded / (military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

日本語の意味

（理論や議論などが）維持できる、正当化できる、根拠がある / （軍事の場合は）防御が可能、攻撃に耐えうる

Her argument remained tenable even after new evidence emerged.

新たな証拠が出ても、彼女の議論は正当性を保っていた。

意味（1）

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.

意味（2）

(military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

The island of Melos undoubtedly fell within his general conceptions of tenable empire for Athens.

意味（3）

Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.

In February, 1679, he was admitted a planter of the town and a home lot was granted him "on condition that it should have a tenable house built upon it within two years.

more tenable （ comparative ）

most tenable （ superlative ）