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inviability

[ ɪnˌvaɪəˈbɪləti ]

Noun

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biology

The state or quality of not being able to survive or exist.

Synonyms

nonviability, unviability.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inviability	This term is often used in biological or medical fields to describe a condition where something cannot live or survive, such as an organism or cells. The experiment failed due to the inviability of the cell cultures. Scientists are studying the factors that contribute to the inviability of certain species.
unviability	This term is mainly used in general or informal speech to describe something that is impractical or cannot succeed. It has a slightly negative connotation and is less formal than the other terms. The unviability of the plan was obvious from the start. After reviewing the project proposal, the team cited several reasons for its unviability.
nonviability	This is commonly used in business or project management contexts to describe a plan, idea, or project that cannot be successful or sustained. It can also be used in medical fields, similar to 'inviability'. The nonviability of the startup became evident after six months due to lack of funding. Doctors had to inform the patient about the nonviability of the pregnancy.

Word

Description / Examples

inviability

This term is often used in biological or medical fields to describe a condition where something cannot live or survive, such as an organism or cells.

The experiment failed due to the inviability of the cell cultures.
Scientists are studying the factors that contribute to the inviability of certain species.

unviability

This term is mainly used in general or informal speech to describe something that is impractical or cannot succeed. It has a slightly negative connotation and is less formal than the other terms.

The unviability of the plan was obvious from the start.
After reviewing the project proposal, the team cited several reasons for its unviability.

nonviability

This is commonly used in business or project management contexts to describe a plan, idea, or project that cannot be successful or sustained. It can also be used in medical fields, similar to 'inviability'.

The nonviability of the startup became evident after six months due to lack of funding.
Doctors had to inform the patient about the nonviability of the pregnancy.

Examples of usage

The inviability of the organism in extreme conditions led to its extinction.
Genetic mutations can result in inviability of the offspring.
The inviability of the seeds in harsh environments limits the plant's distribution.

Translations

Translations of the word "inviability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inviabilidade

🇮🇳 अजीवता

🇩🇪 Unlebarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaklayakan

🇺🇦 нежиттєздатність

🇵🇱 niewykonalność

🇯🇵 生存不可能性 (せいぞんふかのうせい)

🇫🇷 inviabilité

🇪🇸 inviabilidad

🇹🇷 yaşanmazlık

🇰🇷 생존 불가능성

🇸🇦 عدم الحياة

🇨🇿 neživotaschopnost

🇸🇰 neživotaschopnosť

🇨🇳 不可行性 (bù kě xíng xìng)

🇸🇮 neživljenjskost

🇮🇸 ólífvænleiki

🇰🇿 өміршеңділігі жоқтық

🇬🇪 არასიცოცხლისუნარიანობა

🇦🇿 yaşayışsızlıq

🇲🇽 inviabilidad

Etymology

The word 'inviability' is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'viability' meaning 'ability to survive or grow'. It is commonly used in biological contexts to describe the inability of an organism or species to survive under certain conditions.

See also: nonviability, unviable, viability.