Associations to the word «Tenable»

Wiktionary

TENABLE, adjective. (of a theory, argument etc) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
TENABLE, adjective. (of a defensive structure) capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

Dictionary definition

TENABLE, adjective. Based on sound reasoning or evidence; "well-founded suspicions".

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson