Viability

Pronunciation: /vaɪəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of viability

noun the ability to survive or continue successfully

Example Sentences

A1 The viability of the plant was dependent on regular watering and sunlight.

A2 The company conducted a study to assess the viability of expanding into new markets.

B1 The viability of the project was questioned due to budget constraints.

B2 The scientist presented data to support the viability of the new drug treatment.

C1 The board of directors discussed the long-term viability of the business strategy.

C2 The research team conducted extensive experiments to determine the viability of the hypothesis.

Examples of viability in a Sentence

formal The economic viability of the project is being carefully assessed by the finance team.

informal We need to figure out if this plan has any viability before moving forward.

slang I don't think the viability of that idea is very high.

figurative The viability of their relationship was put to the test during their long-distance phase.

Grammatical Forms of viability

• plural: viabilities
• comparative: more viable
• superlative: most viable
• present tense: viability
• future tense: will be viable
• perfect tense: has been viable
• continuous tense: is being viable
• singular: viability
• positive degree: viable
• infinitive: to viability
• gerund: viable-ing
• participle: viable

Origin and Evolution of viability

First Known Use: 1648 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'viability' originated from the Latin word 'vīvibilis', which is derived from 'vīvere' meaning 'to live'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to the ability to live or survive, the term 'viability' has evolved to also encompass the capacity to succeed or be effective in various contexts.