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Untenable - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective untenable

is not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.

untenable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.
    • The theory of cold fusion was untenable .

    Usage notes

    * Nouns often used with "controversial": argument, doctrine, theory, hypothesis, view, position, notion, etc..

    Antonyms

    * tenable * defensible

    Related terms

    * tenant

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.