inviable

American  

[in-vahy-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈvaɪ ə bəl /

adjective

Biology.

1. (of an organism) incapable of sustaining its own life.

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inviable British  

/ ɪnˈvaɪəbəl /

adjective

1. not viable, esp financially; not able to survive

   an inviable company

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Other Word Forms

• inviability noun
• inviably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inviable

First recorded in 1915–20; in- ³ + viable

Example Sentences

Constantly breaking down protein aggregates is an inviable strategy, as it requires using a high amount of energy that may not be available.

From Science Daily

"Ski resorts at lower elevations and latitudes have already been contending with year-on-year snow loss. This will just accelerate, making the business model inviable."

From Science Daily

“This will just accelerate, making the business model inviable.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Peace is with everyone, any group that is excluded from the construction of peace will make a stable, lasting and definitive peace in Colombia inviable," he said.

From Reuters

Forty-two eggs in the nest were found to be "inviable or destroyed" while 22 were found to be "damaged but potentially viable," and were transferred to incubators.

From Fox News