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View synonyms for viability

viability

[ vahy-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

  1. ability to live, especially under certain conditions:

    The viability of a fetus outside the womb has increased dramatically with the advent of new technologies and procedures.

  2. the capacity to operate or be sustained:

    The viability of the company was guaranteed by the success of its new product.



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Other Words From

  • nonvi·a·bili·ty noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of viability1

First recorded in 1820–30; vi(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

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Example Sentences

“I would advise any candidate to assess their viability and not just do a token run,” said Celinda Lake, a Democratic pollster.

Unlike a primary, caucuses for Democrats in Iowa have viability thresholds.

Variables like weather, azimuth, elevation, crude launchers, and rocket viability quickly add up.

That means none of us know what viability will look like in another five to ten years.

This means that fetal viability seems to be evolving with science.

If the viability of the pollen falls below 50% they consider it unsatisfactory.

It is possible that this lack of viability may be due to some soil deficiency such as insufficient lime or boron.

The small, brown, ovoid seeds retain their viability about three years.

I think this is because beechnuts, like chestnuts, must be handled with great care to retain their viability.

Most nut tree seed requires ideal storage conditions to preserve its germinating power or viability.

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