warrantable
UK/'wɒ:rәntәbl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Able to be justified or defended; reasonable.
可证明为正当的，站得住脚的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedwarrant (justify) + -able (capable of) = 'able to be justified.' A rather formal, low-frequency adjective; the negative unwarranted is far more common in everyday use.
Root warrant still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The expense is warrantable only if it improves safety.