Supportable

/səˈpɔːrtəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being supported or sustained; justifiable.

The committee found the proposal to be supportable based on the evidence provided.

Able to be endorsed or backed up with reasons.

The scientist presented a supportable argument for the new theory.

Having sufficient basis or justification.

Her claims were deemed supportable after reviewing the data.

Relating to a viewpoint or idea that can be logically maintained.

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.

Something that can be backed up; reliable.

His argument was very solid and totally supportable.

Something worth standing behind.

That initiative is supportable, we should all get behind it.