survivable
Americanadjective
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able to be survived.
Would an atomic war be survivable?
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capable of withstanding attack or countermeasures.
a bomber survivable against fighter planes.
Other Word Forms
- nonsurvivable adjective
- survivability noun
- unsurvivable adjective
Etymology
Origin of survivable
Example Sentences
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"You wouldn't have wanted to be under it, it wouldn't have been survivable."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags are dangerous and pose an immediate risk, as occupants have been seriously injured or killed in otherwise survivable crashes,” the agency said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
His Reddit history had some gross comments, but with the heartfelt apologies he expressed, they were likely survivable.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025
“Combined, these are more than 20% of our budget. A 20% budget cut is not survivable without significant changes and a lot of tough decisions,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
It was not survivable, the cold and the tumult and the endless sickening sky.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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