Försvarbara

Försvarbara is a Swedish adjective meaning defensible or defendable, used to describe claims, positions, or actions that can be justified with evidence, logic, or normative standards. In everyday and formal language, it is common to speak of defensible arguments, defensible policies, or defensible demands.

Etymology and form: the word is built from försvara, “to defend,” plus the suffix -bar, which denotes capability. The related noun is försvarbarhet, referring to the quality or state of being defensible. Inflection follows Swedish adjective patterns: in neuter singular it appears as försvarbart (ett försvarbart alternativ); in common gender or plural forms it appears as försvarbar or försvarbara, for example försvarbara argument eller de försvarbara åtgärderna. The exact ending depends on number and definiteness of the noun it modifies.

Usage: försvarbara is used across domains such as law, politics, philosophy, and journalism to assess whether a claim or action can be justified by evidence, reasoning, or accepted standards. It conveys more than mere plausibility; it implies that there is a coherent, defendable basis for the position. Related terms include försvarbarhet (the quality of being defensible) and försvara (to defend). In nuanced use, försvarbarhet emphasizes justification under specific criteria, whereas synonyms like rimlig or grundad emphasize reasonableness or foundation without necessarily addressing defendability.