What does defensible mean?
Defensible means (of an installation, etc.) Capable of being defended against armed attack..
Defensible
/dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(of an installation, etc.) Capable of being defended against armed attack..
Definitions by Sense
- (of an installation, etc.) Capable of being defended against armed attack.
- (of an argument, etc.) Capable of being justified.
Example Sentences
Not only were those cities fortified, but their architects based their whole system on the strategical possibilities of the site, and closely followed its defensible contours.
Those who are most familiar with the working of the present society are also usually interested in the preservation of particular features of that society which may not be defensible on general principle.
Synonyms for defensible
Antonyms for defensible
Related Words
Word Forms
- more defensible
- most defensible
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for defensible?
Common synonyms include defendable, invulnerable.
What is the opposite of defensible?
Possible antonyms include indefensible.
How do you use defensible in a sentence?
Not only were those cities fortified, but their architects based their whole system on the strategical possibilities of the site, and closely followed its defensible contours.
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