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viably

vi·a·ble
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Transcription

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

Definitions of viably word

  • adjective viably capable of living. 1
  • adjective viably 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 viably Botany. able to live and grow. 1
  • adjective viably vivid; real; stimulating, as to the intellect, imagination, or senses: a period of history that few teachers can make viable for students. 1
  • adjective viably practicable; workable: a viable alternative. 1
  • adjective viably having the ability to grow, expand, develop, etc.: a new and viable country. 1

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Origin of viably

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 Viably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

viably 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for viably

adverb viably

  • feasibly — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.

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