habitability

American  

[hab-it-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌhæb ɪt əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the condition or quality of being habitable.

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Explanation

Habitability is a quality of being good enough to live in. If love the fact that your city is a great place for all different types of people to live, you appreciate its habitability. The characteristic of being habitable, or suitable for living in, is habitability. Both words come from the Latin habitabilis, "that is fit to live in." Some of the features of planet Earth that contribute to its habitability include the presence of water, its distance from the sun, and a breathable atmosphere. As far as the habitability of your bedroom, you may require nothing more than a bed to sleep in and some glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling.

Example Sentences

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habitability

"Learning how signs of ancient life show up in Earth rocks like these Scottish cliffs can help us understand the story of habitability and the potential for biosignatures to be preserved and detected on Mars."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The findings, published in Nature Astronomy, point to new possibilities for how rocky planets can evolve in ways that may support habitability.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Among the reasons are “unique stressors, such as poor habitability, noise and demanding scheduled that leave inadequate time for sleep and rest,” the study found.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Illinois landlords also must comply with what is called the warranty of habitability, which means they must maintain a space and make sure it is usable by its tenants.

From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026

If only a network of canals existed, the lack would be remedied, the habitability of Mars would become plausible.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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