untenable

English

Etymology

un- +‎ tenable

Adjective

untenable (comparative more untenable, superlative most untenable)

  1. Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.
    The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

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Further reading

  • untenable in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • untenable in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • untenable at OneLook Dictionary Search
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