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nonviable

[ non-vahy-uh-buhl ]
/ nɒnˈvaɪ ə bəl /
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adjective
not capable of living, growing, and developing, as an embryo, seed, or plant.
not practicable or workable: a nonviable plan.
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Origin of nonviable

First recorded in 1875–80; non- + viable

OTHER WORDS FROM nonviable

non·vi·a·bil·i·ty, noun
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Words related to nonviable

absurd, illogical, impossible, improbable, quixotic, speculative, unattainable, unreal, unusable, unwise, unworkable, useless, infeasible, unfeasible, impractical, inoperable, abstract, chimerical, idealistic, impracticable

How to use nonviable in a sentence

  • In such a case must the surgeon let the mother die lest he hasten the death of a non-viable child?

    Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
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