Definitions for untenableʌnˈtɛn ə bəl
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•ten•a•bleʌnˈtɛn ə bəl(adj.)
incapable of being defended, as an argument or thesis; indefensible.
not fit to be occupied or lived in.
Origin of untenable:
1640–50
un`ten•a•bil′i•ty(n.)
un•ten′a•ble•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
indefensible, untenable(adj)
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
Wiktionary
untenable(Adjective)
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.
The theory of cold fusion was untenable.
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