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tenable

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tenable

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

tenable is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tenable is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftenable

1adjective
  • (of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

    Example: "Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all."

  • Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible
  • Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.

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