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

In other words, the anti-marathon arguments are based not on facts (at least, not supportable ones) but on sentiment.

From The Daily Beast

It is hard to imagine he has any remotely supportable defense.

From The Daily Beast

Negotiators can make compromises only when they are politically possible and politically supportable.

From The Daily Beast

The heat was very great, and was only supportable when one kept a drenched handkerchief under one's hat.

From Project Gutenberg

But a few days and it will be supportable; a few months and it will have become no more than a tender melancholy.

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Command my influence to render your exile and that of this interesting young person more supportable.

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"In her case the end would make any sort of means supportable," Honoria answered.

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James's presence is of the greatest comfort to me, and alone enables me to make my cabin supportable.

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