"untenably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more untenably [comparative], most untenably [superlative]
Etymology: From untenable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|untenable|ly}} untenable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} untenably (comparative more untenably, superlative most untenably)
  1. In an untenable way.
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