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jus·ti·fi·a·ble
 justifiable
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- pronunciation:
- juh
stih
faI
bl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
capable of being defended or explained.
Spending money on a new gymnasium is not justifiable at this time.I think her action was justifiable considering her circumstances.- antonyms:
- unjustifiable, wanton
- similar words:
- righteous, tenable
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| related words: |
reasonable |
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| derivations: |
justifiably (adv.), justifiability (n.) |
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