Meaning & Definition of word "Supportable"

Supportable

/səˈpɔːrtəbl/

1. Capable of being supported or sustained; justifiable.
- Example: The committee found the proposal to be supportable based on the evidence provided.
2. Able to be endorsed or backed up with reasons.
- Example: The scientist presented a supportable argument for the new theory.
3. Having sufficient basis or justification.
- Example: Her claims were deemed supportable after reviewing the data.
4. Relating to a viewpoint or idea that can be logically maintained.
- Example: The lawyer ensured that each assertion made in court was supportable by facts.

●From the verb 'support' with the addition of the suffix '-able'.

supportable evidence:

Evidence that can be justified or backed up with data.

supportable claim:

A claim that is credible and can be validated.

supportable decision:

A decision that is reasonable and can be justified.

support:

To bear all or part of the weight; to hold up.

supporter:

A person who supports a cause or organization.

supportive:

Providing support; helpful.

Meaning: Something that can be backed up; reliable.

● Example Sentence: His argument was very solid and totally supportable.

Meaning: Something worth standing behind.

● Example Sentence: That initiative is supportable, we should all get behind it.