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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fen-suh-buh l]
- /dɪˈfɛn sə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fen-suh-buh l]
- /dɪˈfɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of defensibly word
- adjective defensibly capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position. 1
- adjective defensibly that can be defended in argument; justifiable. 1
- noun defensibly In a defensible manner. 1
- adverb defensibly Defendably. 0
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Origin of defensibly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin defēnsibilis, equivalent to Latin defēns(us) (see defense) + -ibilis -ible; replacing Middle English defensable < Old French < Late Latin defēnsābilis, equivalent to defēnsā(re) (frequentative of dēfendere to defend) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Defensibly
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defensibly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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adverb defensibly
- justifiably — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- self-excuse — to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.): Excuse his bad manners.
- understandably — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
Antonyms for defensibly
adverb defensibly
- unjustifiably — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
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