justifiable
UK/'dʒʌstɪ,faɪəb(ə)l/US/'dʒʌstifaiәbl/
GREA1
Definitions
adj.
Able to be shown as reasonable or acceptable
有正当理由的，可辩护的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedjustifylaw, right, oath, justice
+
-ableto make, to cause to become
=justifiable
justify + -able = capable of being justified.
Common Collocations
- 1.justifiable reason正当理由
- 2.morally justifiable道德上说得过去的
- 3.justifiable use of force正当使用武力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The expense is justifiable given how much time it saves.