Inhabitable: meaning, definitions and examples
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inhabitable
[ ɪnˈhæbɪtəbl ]
describing places
Inhabitable refers to a place that is suitable for living or dwelling in. It indicates that an area provides the necessary resources and conditions for human or animal habitation, such as shelter, food, and water. Conversely, an uninhabitable space lacks these critical attributes, making it unsafe or impossible for permanent residence. The term is often used in discussions regarding environmental conditions and the viability of environments for human life.
Synonyms
comfortable, habitable, livable, suitable.
Examples of usage
- This region is now considered inhabitable due to its climate.
- Scientists are assessing whether Mars could become a habitable planet.
- After the disaster, many areas became inhabitable.
- The newly discovered island was both beautiful and inhabitable.
Translations
Translations of the word "inhabitable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inabitável
🇮🇳 अविलंबनीय
🇩🇪 unbewohnbar
🇮🇩 tak dapat dihuni
🇺🇦 непридатний для проживання
🇵🇱 niezamieszkały
🇯🇵 居住不能な
🇫🇷 inhabitable
🇪🇸 inhabitable
🇹🇷 yaşanılmaz
🇰🇷 거주할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير صالح للسكن
🇨🇿 neobyvatelný
🇸🇰 neobývateľný
🇨🇳 不可居住的
🇸🇮 neprimeren za bivanje
🇮🇸 óbyggilegur
🇰🇿 тұруға жарамсыз
🇬🇪 არასასოფლო
🇦🇿 yaşayışa yararsız
🇲🇽 inhabitable
Etymology
The word 'inhabitable' is derived from the prefix 'in-', which means 'not', and 'habitable', which originates from the Latin 'habitabilis'. The Latin term comes from 'habitare', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. Therefore, 'inhabitable' implies a condition of being unfit for dwelling or habitation. Over time, the usage of 'inhabitable' has evolved in English to describe areas that are unsuitable for living, often in relation to environmental changes. The term is frequently applied in scientific contexts, particularly in discussions of climate and ecology, as well as in popular discourse about disaster zones and uninhabitable regions on Earth or other planets.