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viability

 

[ ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The ability of something to maintain itself or continue to exist. It is often used in the context of assessing the feasibility or sustainability of a project or business.

Synonyms

feasibility, practicability, sustainability

Examples of usage

  • Assessing the viability of the new business venture is crucial before investing any capital.
  • The sustainability of the project is dependent on the viability of its funding sources.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The ability of a living organism to survive and grow in a given environment. It is a key factor in the study of ecosystems and species survival.

Synonyms

adaptability, fecundity, survivability

Examples of usage

  • The viability of the species in the changing climate is a major concern for conservationists.
  • The biologist studied the viability of the plants in the new soil conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "viability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viabilidade

🇮🇳 व्यवहार्यता

🇩🇪 Durchführbarkeit

🇮🇩 kelayakan

🇺🇦 життєздатність

🇵🇱 wykonalność

🇯🇵 実行可能性

🇫🇷 viabilité

🇪🇸 viabilidad

🇹🇷 uygulanabilirlik

🇰🇷 실현 가능성

🇸🇦 الجدوى

🇨🇿 životaschopnost

🇸🇰 životaschopnosť

🇨🇳 可行性

🇸🇮 življenjska sposobnost

🇮🇸 framkvæmanleiki

🇰🇿 өміршеңдік

🇬🇪 სიცოცხლისუნარიანობა

🇦🇿 həyat qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 viabilidad

Etymology

The word 'viability' originated from the Latin word 'vīvēre', meaning 'to live'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of viability has been crucial in various fields, from business to biology, highlighting the importance of sustainability and adaptability. Understanding the viability of projects, organisms, or ecosystems is essential for their success and survival.

See also: inviability, nonviability, unviable.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,502 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.