untenable

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Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible

The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

{a} not capable of defense, week
1. Being such that defense or maintenance is impossible.2. Being such that occupation or habitation is impossible
An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack. This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
{s} undefendable; not able to be lived in, uninhabitable
indefensible
intenable
untenable

    Hyphenation

    un·ten·a·ble

    Turkish pronunciation

    ıntenıbıl

    Pronunciation

    /ənˈtenəbəl/ /ənˈtɛnəbəl/

    Etymology

    [ -'te-n&-b&l ] (adjective.) 1647. un- +‎ tenable
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