nicht haltbar (gebiet)

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Definition of nicht haltbar (gebiet) in German English dictionary

untenable

Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible

The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

1. Being such that defense or maintenance is impossible.2. Being such that occupation or habitation is impossible

{a} not capable of defense, week

An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack. This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint

(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified

{s} undefendable; not able to be lived in, uninhabitable