untenable
[ uhn-ten-uh-buhl ]
/ ʌnˈtɛn ə bəl /
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adjective
incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc.
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un·ten·a·bil·i·ty, un·ten·a·ble·ness, nounWords nearby untenable
untapped, untarnished, untaught, untaxed, unteach, untenable, untended, untenured, Unter den Linden, Untermeyer, Unterwalden
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untenable
/ (ʌnˈtɛnəbəl) /
adjective
(of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated
unable to be maintained against attack
rare (of a house, etc) unfit for occupation
Derived forms of untenable
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