Unviable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unviable

[ʌnˈvaɪəbəl ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

Word	Description / Examples
unviable	Used when describing something that cannot survive or succeed, especially in a biological or financial sense. The business plan was deemed unviable due to its lack of market demand. The embryos were determined to be unviable after genetic testing.
infeasible	Used to describe something that cannot be done or achieved due to various constraints. Building a bridge across the canyon is infeasible with the current budget. Expanding the program to all regions simultaneously was found to be infeasible.
impractical	Used for describing ideas, plans, or methods that are not sensible or realistic to implement. Her suggestion to replace all cars with bicycles was deemed impractical given the city's infrastructure. While the design is beautiful, it's widely considered impractical for everyday use.
unworkable	Used to describe something that is not functional or cannot operate effectively. The proposed solution was found to be unworkable after a few trials. The unworkable design led to numerous product recalls.

The word comes from the Latin 'vita,' meaning 'life,' with 'un-' as a prefix that means 'not.'
It first appeared in English in the early 20th century, originally describing organisms or businesses that cannot sustain themselves.

In biology, 'unviable' often refers to embryos or seeds that cannot develop into healthy organisms.
The concept is crucial in conservation efforts, as it helps determine which species are at risk of extinction due to unviable populations.

In business, projects are termed unviable when they cannot be completed profitably or sustainably.
Investors look for viable ventures, as unviable projects can lead to wasted resources and losses.

In software development, a 'unviable solution' refers to approaches that cannot realistically be implemented due to technical constraints.
Startups often pivot from unviable business models to find more fitting ones in order to survive in competitive markets.

'Unviable' is often used in discussions about climate change, where certain habitats become unviable for species due to changing conditions.
Pollution can render certain areas unviable for both wildlife and human populations, prompting urgent action.

Translations of the word "unviable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inviável

🇮🇳 असंभव

🇩🇪 untragbar

🇮🇩 tidak layak

🇺🇦 нежиттєздатний

🇵🇱 nieopłacalny

🇯🇵 実現不可能な

🇫🇷 infaisable

🇪🇸 inviable

🇹🇷 uygulanamaz

🇰🇷 실행 불가능한

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتطبيق

🇨🇿 neživotaschopný

🇸🇰 neživotaschopný

🇨🇳 不可行的

🇸🇮 neživljenjski

🇮🇸 óframkvæmanlegur

🇰🇿 өмірге жарамсыз

🇬🇪 ცხოვრებისთვის უვარგისი

🇦🇿 yaşama qabiliyyətsiz

🇲🇽 inviable