supportable

[ suh-pawr-tuh-buhl, -pohr- ]

adjective

1. capable of being supported; endurable; maintainable.

Other Words From

• sup·porta·bili·ty noun
• nonsup·porta·bili·ty noun
• nonsup·porta·ble adjective
• nonsup·porta·ble·ness noun
• nonsup·porta·bly adverb
• unsup·porta·ble adjective
• unsup·porta·ble·ness noun
• unsup·porta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of supportable¹

First recorded in 1525–35; support + -able

Example Sentences

Evans says the six-person crew soon to be on board — though less than one-quarter the size of the Post’s peak staffing — will be supportable with a combination of major gifts, memberships, corporate support and grants.

From Los Angeles Times

The court will have to search for a solution that is legally supportable, broadly acceptable to the public and minimally injurious to the court’s diminished public standing.

From Los Angeles Times

In another instance on 15 December, he said his statements "were supportable and are supportable today".

From BBC

In a subsequent press conference, a U.S. admiral revealed that more than 80% of those captured "terrorists" were released within weeks because there wasn't supportable evidence that they were insurgents.

From Salon

The B-21 will also be more supportable and maintainable than its predecessor, a major point of emphasis for development given the high maintenance costs for the B-2.

From Los Angeles Times