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undefendable

de·fend
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-fend]
    • /dɪˈfɛnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-fend]
    • /dɪˈfɛnd/

Definitions of undefendable word

  • verb with object undefendable to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 1
  • verb with object undefendable to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully. 1
  • verb with object undefendable to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.). 1
  • verb with object undefendable Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. 1
  • verb with object undefendable to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists. 1
  • verb with object undefendable to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger. 1
See all 8 definitions of undefendable

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Origin of undefendable

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English defenden < Old French defendre < Latin dēfendere to ward off, equivalent to dē- de- + -fendere to strike

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Parts of speech for Undefendable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Undefendable

undefendable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

undefendable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for undefendable

adj undefendable

  • assailable — to attack vigorously or violently; assault.

adjective undefendable

  • conquerable — Capable of being conquered or subdued.
All 2 Synonyms of undefendable

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