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viable

[vahy-uh-buhl]

adjective

  1. capable of living.

  2. Physiology.

    1. physically fitted to live.

    2. (of a fetus) having reached such a stage of development as to be capable of living, under normal conditions, outside the uterus.

  3. Botany.,  able to live and grow.

  4. vivid; real; stimulating, as to the intellect, imagination, or senses.

    a period of history that few teachers can make viable for students.

  5. practicable; workable.

    a viable alternative.

  6. having the ability to grow, expand, develop, etc..

    a new and viable country.



viable

/ ˈvaɪəbəl /

adjective

  1. capable of becoming actual, useful, etc; practicable

    a viable proposition

  2. (of seeds, eggs, etc) capable of normal growth and development

  3. (of a fetus) having reached a stage of development at which further development can occur independently of the mother

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • viability noun
  • viably adverb
  • unviable adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of viable1

First recorded in 1820–30; from French, from vi(e) “life” (from Latin vīta; vital ) + -able -able
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Word History and Origins

Origin of viable1

C19: from French, from vie life, from Latin vīta
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Example Sentences

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Of course, a megabackdoor Roth is only viable for people who can set aside a lot of money.

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At the time, Blue Origin was trailing SpaceX, which by then had demonstrated an ability to land its rocket boosters—a key step toward making space travel more economically viable.

However, some farmers believe Mr Finlay's system is not viable for many in the industry.

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The arrival of commercially viable songs made almost entirely with AI marks an inflection point for the music industry, and it has set off heated debates.

New models are effective when outdoor temperatures are as low as 7 degrees Fahrenheit, making them viable in most parts of the U.S.

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