Word: untenable
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: un
ten
a
ble
Definition: Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: absent; lacking; not; negative
Affix: tenable
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tenable
Language: fr
Decoded: tenable
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: tenable