Defensible
11defensible — de|fen|si|ble [ dı fensəbl ] adjective 1. ) a defensible belief or idea is one that you can support well against criticism 2. ) a defensible place is one that you can protect against attack ─ opposite INDEFENSIBLE …
12defensible — [[t]dɪfe̱nsɪb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good. Her reasons for acting are morally defensible. Ant: indefensible …
13defensible — adjective 1) a defensible attitude Syn: justifiable, arguable, tenable, defendable, supportable; plausible, sound, sensible, reasonable, rational, logical; acceptable, valid, legitimate; excusable, pardonable, understandable …
14defensible — UK [dɪˈfensəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) a defensible belief or idea is one that you can support well against criticism 2) a defensible place is one that you can protect against attack …
15defensible — defensibility, defensibleness, n. defensibly, adv. /di fen seuh beuhl/, adj. 1. capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position. 2. that can be defended in argument; justifiable. [1250… …
16Defensible space — may refer to: Defensible space (environmental design), a concept of influencing negative social behavior through architectural and urban design. Defensible space (fire control), referring to planning methods for prevention and control of fires.… …
17Defensible space theory — The defensible space theory of architect and city planner Oscar Newman encompasses ideas about crime prevention and neighborhood safety. The theory developed in the early 1970s, and he wrote his first book on the topic, Defensible Space in 1972.… …
18Defensible space (fire control) — In the context of fire control, Defensible Space is the natural and landscaped area around a structure that has been maintained and designed to reduce fire danger, sometimes called Firescaping .[1] Defensible space is also used in the context of… …
19Defensible Space Theory — The Defensible Space Theory of architect and city planner Oscar Newman encompasses ideas about crime prevention and neighborhood safety. The theory developed in the early 1970s, and he wrote his first book on the topic, Defensible Space in 1972.… …
20defensible — adjective a) capable of being defended against armed attack b) capable of being justified Syn: defendable …
