: capable of being defended defensible theories a defensible hill.

How do you use defensible in a sentence?

capable of being defended. 1 Her reasons for acting are morally defensible. 2 A city built on an island is easily defensible. 3 High petrol taxes are defensible on ecological grounds.

What does easily defensible mean?

adjective. capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position. that can be defended in argument; justifiable.