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vi·a·ble
 viable
- pronunciation:
- vaI
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization.
Many of the seeds were not viable, and we didn't get as many plants as we had hoped. |
| definition 2: |
capable of sustaining life and developing as a fetus outside the womb.
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| definition 3: |
capable of being put into effect; practicable.
We rejected a number of ideas before we came up with a viable strategy.- antonyms:
- dead, impracticable
- similar words:
- practicable
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| related words: |
probable, tenable, vital |
| derivation: |
viability (n.) |
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