nonviable
Americanadjective
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not capable of living, growing, and developing, as an embryo, seed, or plant.
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not practicable or workable.
a nonviable plan.
Other Word Forms
- nonviability noun
Etymology
Origin of nonviable
Example Sentences
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Main said ProPublica’s analysis suggested to him that “physicians are sitting on nonviable pregnancies longer and longer before they’re doing a D&C — until patients are really bleeding.”
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025
“Conjoined twins share circulation, he said, “so unless you somehow emergently divide their connection, it’s absolutely a fatal, nonviable process.”
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024
As part of her campaign, Lands put out an ad in which she shared her own abortion story from a nonviable pregnancy.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2024
In the past, Jackie and Shadow have lost eggs that have been nonviable, and some have been eaten by ravens.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024
About 50% of mutant cells became nonviable within the first week whereas WT cells remained viable for twice the period.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024
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