Definition

Describing something that can be justified or is proper and reasonable.

Example

The committee found the request for additional funding to be warrantable given the project's success.

Conversation

Do you think his reaction was warrantable after what happened?

Honestly, I can understand why he felt that way.

Right? It seemed like a pretty justifiable response to me.

Exactly, sometimes emotions can lead to warrantable actions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Warrantable → It is formed from "warrant" (from Old French *garantir*, meaning to guarantee or protect) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "warrantable" means capable of being guaranteed or justified.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'guaranteed' ('warrant') and is 'capable of' ('-able') being justified.

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