| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. In an indefensible manner.[Websters]
2. In an excessive manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In an unprotected, defenceless or unshielded manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In an indiscriminate or intestate manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In an inconsiderate, incestuous, inexpert or inattentive manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In an injudicious or inexpedient manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In an inconsequent or illegitimate manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 8. In an inoperative or ineffective manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 9. In an inartistic or inelegant manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Rarely used adverbial inflection of the adjective indefensible.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (indefensible) | 1. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified.[Wordnet]. 2. Not able to be protected against attack.[Wordnet]. 3. Incapable of being justified or explained.[Wordnet]. 4. Being inexcusable, unforgivable or unpardonable.[Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Being unwarrantable or unjustifiable.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being insupportable or intolerable.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being unarmed or weaponless.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being baseless or groundless.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Being impolite, rude or inconsiderate.[Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Adjective base of the adverb indefensibly.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "INDEFENSIBLY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1868. (references) |
Specialty Definition: indefensible
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adjective] That cannot be defended or maintained. A military post may be indefensible. A bad cause is indefensible.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | 1: [Adjective] Incapable of being explained; untenable; insupportable; invalid. (references) | 2: [Adjective] Incapable of being justified of excused; inexcusable; unpardonable. (references) | 3: [Adjective] Not defensible; not capable of being defended; vulnerable. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
