Definition of Tenable

able to be protected or maintained

Examples of Tenable in a sentence

If the student maintains a certain grade point average, then the scholarship is tenable for four years.  🔊

Jim lost the debate because his argument was not tenable and quickly fell apart.  🔊

As the game neared its end, the coach told his players to hold a tenable position so their rivals could not score a touchdown.  🔊

The defense attorney knew his client would need a tenable alibi to stay out of jail.  🔊

During the battle, we were fortunate to be safe behind a tenable castle wall.  🔊

The judge quickly dismissed the prosecutor’s case because it lacked a tenable argument.  🔊

After three years of research, the scientist was able to present a tenable theory to an important scientific journal.  🔊

Adam knew his claim of innocence was no longer tenable when the DNA results linked him to the crime.  🔊

If you do not eat well before the race, it will be difficult to keep your energy level tenable.  🔊

When the captain realized the ship was no longer tenable, he ordered the crew and passengers into the lifeboats.  🔊

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