tenable arguments

[ˈtenəbəl ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts]
noun phrasepl: tenable arguments
argumentos defensáveis
1. arguments that are reasonable, logical, and capable of being maintained or defended against criticism
The lawyer presented tenable arguments to support the defendant's innocence.
O advogado apresentou argumentos defensáveis para apoiar a inocência do réu.
2. positions or claims that are plausible and can withstand scrutiny or debate
Her tenable arguments convinced the panel that the policy needed revision.
Seus argumentos defensáveis convenceram o painel de que a política precisava ser revisada.
The phrase 'tenable arguments' is frequently used in academic, legal, and professional discourse in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, emphasis on well-constructed argumentation is particularly valued in juridical contexts and university debates. The term reflects a culture of rational discourse and logical persuasion prevalent in formal settings across both nations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defensible argumentsvalid argumentssound argumentsreasonable argumentsjustifiable arguments
Antonyms / Antônimos
untenable argumentsindefensible argumentsflawed argumentsweak argumentsbaseless arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos defensáveis
most commonly used translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
argumentos que se sustentam
colloquial variation emphasizing arguments that 'hold up'
São Paulo
argumentos viáveis
common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
argumentos sustentáveis
preferred Portuguese usage

Related Words

tenabilitydefensibilitylogical reasoningsubstantiationargumentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold water (arguments that hold water)
stand up in court
pass the test
bear scrutiny
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