DEFENSIBLY

Etymology

Adverb

defensibly (comparative more defensibly, superlative most defensibly)

In a defensible manner.

Defendably

Source: Wiktionary


DEFENSIBLE

De*fen"si*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. défensable, LL. defensabilis, defensibilis. See Defense, and cf. Defendable.]

1. Capable of being defended; as, a defensible city, or a defensible cause.

2. Capable of offering defense. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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