Supportable (adjective)

Capable of being sustained or upheld.

Origin:

This word is derived from the combination of the words "support" and "able". it was first used in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. The proposal is not supportable as it lacks sufficient evidence to back it up.
2. His argument was not supportable, as it was based on personal opinion rather than facts.
3. The company's financial position is not supportable in the long term, it needs to find new sources of revenue.
4. The new policy is supportable, as it has been well thought out and has the support of the majority.
5. The hypothesis is supportable, as it has been backed up by scientific research.