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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
- /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bl̩/
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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
Definitions of justifiable word
- adjective justifiable capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide. 1
- noun justifiable Able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible. 1
- adjective justifiable excusable, reasonable 1
- adjective justifiable An action, situation, emotion, or idea that is justifiable is acceptable or correct because there is a good reason for it. 0
- adjective justifiable capable of being justified; understandable 0
- adjective justifiable that can be justified or defended as correct 0
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Origin of justifiable
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
From Middle French, dating back to 1515-25; See origin at justify, -able
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Parts of speech for Justifiable
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justifiable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for justifiable
adjective justifiable
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- admissible — If evidence is admissible, it is allowed in a court of law.
- justified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
Antonyms for justifiable
adjective justifiable
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
- illegitimate — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- invalid — an infirm or sickly person.
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