defensible

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of being defended or justified.

• Noun

  Providing defense or protection.

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Antonyms

indefensible

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Synonyms

defendable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defensible
mendable , dependable , condonable

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Variants

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defensibilities , defensibility , defensible , defensibly

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Forms

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The verb form is 'defend'. The past tense is 'defended'. The comparative form is 'more defensible'. The superlative form is 'most defensible'.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'defendere' meaning 'to protect, keep safe, ward off'.

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Trivia

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1. The term defensible was first used in English during the 15th century.

2. Defensible positions were a crucial aspect of medieval warfare.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defensive strategy: A plan or set of maneuvers designed to protect against an attack or invasion.

2. Defensive tactics: Techniques and methods used to defend against an attack or invasion.

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Culture

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In military context, a defensible position refers to a location that can be effectively defended against enemy attacks.

How to Memorize "defensible"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Capable Of Being Defended' to remember the definition.

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