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What is root word of indefensible?

The root word of "indefensible" is "defend".

Here's how it breaks down:

* in- is a prefix meaning "not" or "the opposite of".

* -ible is a suffix meaning "capable of being".

Therefore, "indefensible" means "not capable of being defended".

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