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- [non-vahy-uh-buh l]
- /nɒnˈvaɪ ə bəl/
- /nˌɒnvˈaɪəbəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [non-vahy-uh-buh l]
- /nɒnˈvaɪ ə bəl/
Definitions of nonviable word
- adjective nonviable not capable of living, growing, and developing, as an embryo, seed, or plant. 1
- adjective nonviable not practicable or workable: a nonviable plan. 1
- noun nonviable Not able to develop, grow, or survive. 1
- adjective nonviable not capable of living or developing successfully 0
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Origin of nonviable
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; non- + viable
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Parts of speech for Nonviable
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nonviable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nonviable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonviable
adjective nonviable
- unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- chimerical — wildly fanciful; imaginary
- idealistic — of or relating to idealism or idealists.
Antonyms for nonviable
adjective nonviable
- practicable — capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution.
- practical — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
- probable — likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
Top questions with nonviable
- what is a nonviable pregnancy?
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