Nonviability: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in technical, scientific, or medical contexts to describe something that cannot survive, grow, or function properly.

• The nonviability of the embryo was confirmed by the doctor

Less commonly used, often interchangeable with 'nonviability.' It describes something that cannot exist or sustain itself effectively.

• The project was canceled due to its unviability

Often used in biological and ecological contexts to describe the inability of a species or organism to survive or develop.

• The inviability of the plant seeds was due to adverse weather conditions

Commonly used in environmental, economic, or societal contexts to describe practices or systems that cannot be maintained over the long term. This word often carries a negative connotation.

• The unsustainability of the current economic model could lead to a financial crisis