tenable

Meanings

• adjective

  capable of being maintained or defended

• adjective

  capable of being believed or accepted

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Antonyms

intenable , untenable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tenable
tenor , denier , renoir

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Variants

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tenabilities , tenability , tenable , tenableness , tenablenesses , tenably

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Etymology

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from the Latin tenēre to hold, keep

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tenable' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a position or argument that is legally sound and defensible.

2. In the game of chess, a 'tenable' position is one that is strong and defensible, giving the player a good chance of winning the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. defensible: Similar in meaning to tenable, defensible refers to something that can be defended or maintained, often in a military or strategic context.

2. arguable: Arguable is similar to tenable in the sense that it refers to something that can be maintained or defended, but it is often used in the context of debates or disputes, and implies that there is room for disagreement.

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In literature, 'tenable' is often used in the context of arguments or debates, referring to a position or belief that can be maintained or defended. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is believable or acceptable.

How to Memorize "tenable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a building or structure that is being defended or maintained. Imagine yourself standing guard, ensuring that it remains tenable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tenable' with the idea of something being strong and unyielding, like a rock or a fortress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'tenable' means 'able to be held'.

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