The difference between Defensible and Untenable
When used as adjectives, defensible means capable of being defended against armed attack, whereas untenable means not able to be held, as of an opinion or position.
check bellow for the other definitions of Defensible and Untenable
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Defensible as an adjective (of an installation etc):
capable of being defended against armed attack
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Defensible as an adjective (of an argument etc):
capable of being justified
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Untenable as an adjective:
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.
Examples:
"The theory of cold fusion was untenable."
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Untenable as an adjective:
Unfit for habitation