unviable

vi·a·ble

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvaɪ ə bəl/
- /ˌʌnˈvaɪəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvaɪ ə bəl/

Definitions of unviable word

adjective unviable capable of living. 1
adjective unviable Physiology. physically fitted to live. (of a fetus) having reached such a stage of development as to be capable of living, under normal conditions, outside the uterus. 1
adjective unviable Botany. able to live and grow. 1
adjective unviable vivid; real; stimulating, as to the intellect, imagination, or senses: a period of history that few teachers can make viable for students. 1
adjective unviable practicable; workable: a viable alternative. 1
adjective unviable having the ability to grow, expand, develop, etc.: a new and viable country. 1

See all 8 definitions of unviable

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Origin of unviable

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French, equivalent to vie life (< Latin vīta) + -able -able

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Parts of speech for Unviable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unviable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

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Synonyms for unviable

adjective unviable

impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
impracticable — not practicable; incapable of being put into practice with the available means: an impracticable plan.
impractical — not practical or useful.
irresolvable — not resolvable; incapable of being resolved, analyzable, or solvable.

All 4 Synonyms of unviable