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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley