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viable

adjective

vi·​a·​ble ˈvī-ə-bəl How to pronounce viable (audio)
1
a
: capable of living
a viable skin graft
viable offspring
b
of a fetus : having attained such form and development of organs as to be normally capable of surviving outside the uterus
a 26-week old viable fetus
c
: capable of growing or developing
viable seeds
viable eggs
2
a
: capable of working, functioning, or developing adequately
viable alternatives
b
: capable of existence and development as an independent unit
The colony is now a viable state.
c(1)
: having a reasonable chance of succeeding
a viable candidate
(2)
: financially sustainable
a viable enterprise
viably
ˈvī-ə-blē How to pronounce viable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The departure point for a viable peace deal—either with Syria or the Palestinians—must not be based purely on what the political traffic in Israel will bear, but on the requirements of all sides. Aaron David Miller, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2009 As gene therapy begins to enjoy some preliminary successes, scientists at the World Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees drug testing for the Olympics, have started to worry that dopers might now see abuse of gene therapy in sport as a viable option, though the practice was banned by WADA in 2003. Patrick Barry, Science News, 2 Aug. 2008 Under today's forest management practices, few trees die natural deaths and fewer still attain the girth of the old-growth trees that supported the ivory-bill. The sad fact is that there is really no place in the United States today where a viable population of ivory-bills could persist even if captive reared birds were on hand to stock a release program. John Terborgh, New York Review of Books, 26 Apr. 2007 To ponder [John] Updike's work in now old-fashioned sociopolitical terms, it might be said that he examines our struggle to maintain a viable center for our inner life while enduring the most revolutionary force in history—American capitalism. Robert Stone, New York Times Book Review, 18 June 2006 At stake is the survival of our civilization and the habitability of the Earth. Or, as one eminent scientist put it, the pending question is whether the combination of an opposable thumb and a neocortex is a viable combination on this planet. Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, 2006 When a patient agrees to forego a bed at the Portland VA—so far 75% of viable candidates have agreed to do so—a small "strike force" swings into action. The patient is sent home, typically with various medicines, oxygen tanks, and sometimes, a mobile X-ray machine. A nurse visits every day to perform tests, provide IV infusions and monitor medications. As a backup, a physician is on 24-hour standby for emergencies. Gautam Naik, Wall Street Journal, 19 Apr. 2006 Another truth is that corks expire with age. A few wineries recognize that fact and recork their library wines every 25 years or so, but that's not a viable process for most collectors. James Laube, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 2005 a viable solution to the problem He could not suggest a viable alternative. Is she a viable candidate? See More
Recent Examples on the Web Double-digit touches make Rashaad Penny (SEA) a viable flex option despite the difficult matchup. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Spiegel admitted at Code Conference that layoffs had been the only viable option for the company to reignite growth given the current economic climate. Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Dave Field, Snowbird’s general manager and president, told The Tribune the resort made the purchase to ensure the gondola continued to be a viable option for UDOT. Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Whether such craziness is a viable option at least for larger films is another question. Emilio Mayorga, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 For individuals wishing to invest without making a sizable initial commitment, real estate funds are a viable option. Thomas Schröck, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Others have a firm belief that D8 is a viable, sustainable option for the future of American hemp. Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2022 In many parts of the US, Comcast is the only viable option for fast home Internet service. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 The launch of checking is key to making Marcus a viable option as a primary bank. Annamaria Andriotis, WSJ, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from vie life, from Latin vita — more at vital

First Known Use

circa 1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of viable was circa 1832

Phrases Containing viable

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