habitability
Americannoun
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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The findings suggest that rocky planets, and possibly worlds with some of the ingredients associated with habitability, may have become possible much earlier in cosmic history than scientists previously expected.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 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
Cherubim hopes to identify the atmosphere's complete chemical composition and eventually determine whether the planet has surface oceans or other features connected with habitability.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 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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