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Synonyms & Similar Words
defensible
justifiable
reasonable
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Meaning of Supportable
The primary meaning of "supportable" is that something can be defended or justified with evidence or reasoning.
Definitions
- Able to be defended or justified with evidence or reasoning
- * Able to be maintained or supported, either physically or financially
- * Able to be borne or tolerated, either physically or emotionally
Etymology of Supportable
The word "supportable" originates from the Old French word "supporter," which means to hold or carry, and the Latin word "supportare," which means to carry or hold up
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that can be defended, maintained, or borne
Example Uses
- The company's financial projections are supportable based on their current revenue stream
- * The new policy is supportable by evidence from similar programs in other countries
- * The hikers found the terrain supportable, despite the steep incline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unsupportable
indefensible
unjustifiable
unreasonable
implausible
incredible
untenable
unviable
unsustainable
unmaintainable
unbearable
intolerable
unacceptable
unendurable
insufferable
unmanageable
infeasible
impracticable
unlivable
uninhabitable
undurable
unstable
insecure
weak
fragile
shaky
unreliable
undependable
untrustworthy
unconvincing
unpersuasive
unconvincing
invalid
unsound
illogical
irrational
senseless
unrealistic
impractical
impossible
improbable
unlikely