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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishWhether something can actually work, survive, or succeed in practice.
Common pairings
economic viability
commercial viability
question the viability of
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- Plural
- viabilities
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Etymology
Formed from viable plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, tracing back to French viable and Latin vita, "life."
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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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