English Dictionary

tenable

/ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/

adj

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded / (military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

The hypothesis proposed by the scientist is tenable.

意味（1）

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.

意味（2）

(military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

The island of Melos undoubtedly fell within his general conceptions of tenable empire for Athens.

意味（3）

Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.

In February, 1679, he was admitted a planter of the town and a home lot was granted him "on condition that it should have a tenable house built upon it within two years.