noun Uncommon

viability

veye-uh-BIH-lih-tee

Viability (noun) means the quality of being workable or capable of succeeding; the ability to survive or function properly. Example: “The board questioned the long-term viability of the project.”

noun

The quality of being workable or capable of succeeding; the ability to survive or function properly.

"The board questioned the long-term viability of the project."

"Doctors assessed the viability of the fetus at 24 weeks."

How to Use Viability

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWhether something can actually work, survive, or succeed in practice.

Common pairings

economic viability commercial viability question the viability of

Word Forms

viabilities plural

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Etymology

Formed from viable plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, tracing back to French viable and Latin vita, "life."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for viability

city pity deity acuity parity entity brevity opacity paucity ability quality reality

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “viability” mean?

The word “viability” means the quality of being workable or capable of succeeding; the ability to survive or function properly. In plain terms, whether something can actually work, survive, or succeed in practice.

How do you pronounce “viability”?

“Viability” is pronounced veye-uh-BIH-lih-tee (/ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “viability” in a sentence?

Here is “viability” used in a sentence: “The board questioned the long-term viability of the project.”

What part of speech is “viability”?

“Viability” is a noun.

Where does the word “viability” come from?

The word “viability” comes from Latin. Formed from viable plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, tracing back to French viable and Latin vita, "life.".

Is “viability” a common word?

“Viability” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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