Nonviable: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonviable

 

[ nɒnˈvaɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological organisms

The term 'nonviable' refers to an organism or cell that is incapable of living or developing under normal conditions. This can apply to embryos that do not have the potential to develop into a healthy fetus or to cells that cannot sustain life due to genetic or environmental factors. In a broader context, it can also refer to business ventures or ideas that are not feasible or sustainable in the long term.

Synonyms

inoperative, nonfunctional, unworkable

Examples of usage

  • The nonviable embryos were removed from the study.
  • The nonviable project was dropped due to lack of funding.
  • We identified several nonviable species in the ecosystem.
Context #2 | Adjective

business ventures

In business, nonviable refers to projects or strategies that are deemed impractical or unsustainable. Such ventures lack the necessary resources, market demand, or strategic planning that would allow them to thrive. Identifying nonviable options is critical for making informed business decisions and reallocating resources more effectively.

Synonyms

impractical, infeasible, unfeasible

Examples of usage

  • The board decided to cut funding for the nonviable initiative.
  • After reviewing the market, the team concluded that the proposal was nonviable.
  • Stakeholders were concerned about the nonviable aspects of the merger.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonviable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não viável

🇮🇳 अव्यवहारिक

🇩🇪 nicht lebensfähig

🇮🇩 tidak layak

🇺🇦 нездійсненний

🇵🇱 niewykonalny

🇯🇵 実行不可能な

🇫🇷 non viable

🇪🇸 no viable

🇹🇷 geçerli değil

🇰🇷 실현 불가능한

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتطبيق

🇨🇿 neživotaschopný

🇸🇰 neživotaschopný

🇨🇳 不可行的

🇸🇮 neizvedljivo

🇮🇸 óframkvæmanlegt

🇰🇿 орындалмайтын

🇬🇪 არამხოლოდ განხორციელებადი

🇦🇿 icra olunmaz

🇲🇽 no viable

Word origin

The word 'nonviable' is formed by the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and the word 'viable', which originates from the Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'. The term 'viable' came into use in the mid-19th century, initially used in biological contexts to refer to an organism or cell that is capable of surviving and developing. As scientific understanding advanced, particularly in the fields of biology and medicine, the prefix 'non-' was added to indicate the inability to survive or function effectively. By the late 20th century, 'nonviable' began to be applied beyond biology to describe various contexts including business, agriculture, and technology. This extension of meaning reflects a growing usage in discussions around sustainability and practicality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,321 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.