adjective
Other Word Forms
- defensibility noun
- defensibleness noun
- defensibly adverb
- nondefensibility noun
- nondefensible adjective
- nondefensibleness noun
- nondefensibly adverb
- undefensible adjective
- undefensibleness noun
- undefensibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of defensible
1250–1300; Middle English < Late Latin defēnsibilis, equivalent to Latin defēns ( us ) ( defense ) + -ibilis -ible; replacing Middle English defensable < Old French < Late Latin defēnsābilis, equivalent to defēnsā ( re ) (frequentative of dēfendere to defend ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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“The combination of AI compute/networking exposure, expanding earnings power over time, and defensible technology gives us confidence in AVGO’s business and financial model,” the Oppenheimer analysts wrote, reiterating an Outperform rating.
From Barron's
Instead of spending hours poring over a lengthy 10-K, teams can accelerate tasks with precise prompts and receive structured, defensible outputs powering market-moving decisions in seconds.
From MarketWatch
Investors pay premium multiples for predictable, defensible cash flows.
From Barron's
Pérez’s bill would establish home hardening and defensible space measures set by the insurance commissioner, though Balber said she expects the Safer from Wildfires program would “inform” the new standards.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, he says NetLink’s rising dividend trajectory remains intact, given its highly defensible cash flows, which should translate into a 5%-6% dividend yield.
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