survivable

[ ser-vahy-vuh-buhl ]

/ sərˈvaɪ və bəl /

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adjective

able to be survived: Would an atomic war be survivable?

capable of withstanding attack or countermeasures: a bomber survivable against fighter planes.

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Origin of survivable

First recorded in 1950–55; survive + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM survivable

sur·viv·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·sur·viv·a·ble, adjectiveun·sur·viv·a·ble, adjective

How to use survivable in a sentence

High-G crashes aren't necessarily common in the sport, but they happen once or twice a year and, thanks to rigorous design and testing, are highly survivable.
Why racing drivers trust their lives to a fireproof fabric called Nomex|Jonathan M. Gitlin|December 18, 2020|Ars Technica
There's the survivability to take into account, too, which negates a lot of that vulnerability.
American Warplane’s Forgotten Nazi Past|Dave Majumdar|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The survivability of airplane crashes keeps getting better,” says a spokesperson for the European transportation authority.
Train in Spanish Crash Was Going Way Too Fast|Barbie Latza Nadeau|July 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The goal now, said top Rick Santorum strategist John Brabender, is “long-term survivability, not big wins.”
For Ron Paul and Rick Santorum, It’s All About Collecting Delegates|Ben Jacobs|January 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The small number of web surfers currently limits both their outreach and their survivability.
After the Rain|Sam Vaknin