(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
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
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded
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
Tenable meaning : (of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible Fit for habitation, similar, or related use.