adjective

viable

feasible, workable, capable of surviving

The business plan is not financially viable.

The business plan is not financially viable.

The premature baby is now viable.

The premature baby is now viable.

a viable ((noun)) a workable (noun) We need a viable solution.

Synonyms: feasible, workable, possible; Antonyms: unviable, impossible

From French 'vie' (life) + '-able'. Ultimately from Latin 'vita' (life).

'Viable' sounds like 'life-able' – able to live or work. It connects to the idea of life and possibility.

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