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Habitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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habitable

 

[ ˈhæbɪtəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

suitable for living

The term 'habitable' refers to an environment that is capable of sustaining life. It typically describes conditions that provide the necessary elements, such as air, water, and appropriate temperatures, that allow organisms to live and thrive. This can apply to planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in the context of astrobiology.

Synonyms

inhabitable, livable, suitable

Examples of usage

  • Earth is considered a habitable planet.
  • Scientists search for habitable zones around stars.
  • Mars might have been habitable in the past.
  • The moon's potential for habitable environments is under study.

Translations

Translations of the word "habitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habitabíl

🇮🇳 आवासीय

🇩🇪 behausbar

🇮🇩 dapat dihuni

🇺🇦 придатний для життя

🇵🇱 zamieszkały

🇯🇵 居住可能な

🇫🇷 habitable

🇪🇸 habitable

🇹🇷 yaşanabilir

🇰🇷 거주 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للسكن

🇨🇿 obyvatelný

🇸🇰 obyvateľný

🇨🇳 适宜居住的

🇸🇮 bivanjski

🇮🇸 íbúðarhæfur

🇰🇿 тұрғын үйге жарамды

🇬🇪 სიცოცხლისთვის შესაფერისი

🇦🇿 yaşayış üçün əlverişli

🇲🇽 habitable

Etymology

The term 'habitable' originates from the Latin word 'habitare,' meaning 'to dwell or live.' This root is connected to the concept of habitation, the act of living in a particular place. The use of 'habitable' began to appear in English around the early 17th century. It was utilized to describe places or environments where human beings or other forms of life could reside comfortably. Over time, its application expanded beyond Earth, especially with the rise of astro-science in the late 20th century, leading to discussions of habitable zones in space exploration. This includes the search for extraterrestrial life, where researchers seek planets or celestial bodies that meet the criteria for sustaining life as we know it.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,682, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.