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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | justifiable |
| Synonyms: | condonable, defendable, excusable, fit, logical, pardonable, permissible, plausible, proper, tenable, valid, vindicable, warrantable |
| Notes: | defendable means capable of being protected or justified; defensible means capable of being defended or justified; defensive means attempting to justify or defend |
| Antonyms: | indefensible, invalid, unjustifiable, unvindicable |
| Main Entry: | justifiable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reasonable, well-founded |
| Synonyms: | acceptable, admissible, allowable, condonable, defensible, excusable, fair, fit, forgivable, lawful, legit, legitimate, licit, logical, pardonable, probable, proper, reasonable, remissible, right, rightful, sound, suitable, tenable, understandable, valid, vindicable, warrantable |
| Antonyms: | unjustifiable, unreasonable, unwarranted |
| Main Entry: | tenable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reasonable |
| Synonyms: | arguable, believable, condonable, credible, defendable, defensible, excusable, impregnable, justifiable, maintainable, plausible, rational, reliable, secure, sound, strong, trustworthy, viable, vindicable, warrantable |
| Antonyms: | irrational, unbelievable, unjustifiable, unreasonable, untenable |
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