tenable

The definition of tenable is reasonable, or able to be sustained or maintained.

(adjective)

An idea that is reasonable that you can continue to believe is an example of something that would be described as tenable.
A situation that can persist for a long period of time is an example of a tenable situation.

See tenable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be held, defended, or maintained

Origin: Fr < OFr < tenir, to hold: see tenant

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See tenable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of being maintained in argument; rationally defensible: a tenable theory.
Capable of being held against assault; defensible: a tenable outpost.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from tenir, to hold

Origin: , from Latin tenēre; see ten- in Indo-European roots

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