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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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- US Pronunciation
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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
Definitions of justifiably word
- adjective justifiably 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 justifiably In a justifiable manner; with justification. 1
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Origin of justifiably
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 Justifiably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
justifiably 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
justifiably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for justifiably
adverb justifiably
- defensibly — capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position.
- arguably — You can use arguably when you are stating your opinion or belief, as a way of giving more authority to it.
- admissibly — In a manner that is admissible; acceptably.
- justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
- rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
Antonyms for justifiably
adverb justifiably
- indefensibly — In an indefensible manner.
- inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
- unfairly — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- erroneously — In an erroneous manner.
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