Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being viable; the ability to work successfully or be effective. This refers to the practical feasibility of a plan, system, or method.
   • The ability of a living organism, cell, or idea to live, grow, and develop normally. This refers to the capacity for survival and sustained existence.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The financial team is assessing the project's viability before approving the budget.
  • The viability of the seedling was confirmed when it sprouted its first leaves.
  • A key question for the startup is its long-term economic viability.

Advanced Usage

• "Test the viability of": To examine or experiment to see if something can succeed or work.
  • The pilot program will test the viability of the new teaching method.
• "Commercial viability": The potential for a product or service to be financially successful in the market.
  • The invention is brilliant, but its commercial viability is still uncertain.

Variants and Related Words

• Viable (adj): Capable of working successfully; capable of living or growing.
  • We need to find a viable solution to this problem.
  • The hospital confirmed the fetus was viable.

Synonyms

• Feasibility: The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
• Practicability: The quality of being usable or likely to succeed.
• Sustainability: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially without environmental damage.

Related Phrases

• "Long-term viability": The ability to remain successful or functional over an extended period.
  • The company's restructuring plan aims to ensure its long-term viability.
• "Question the viability": To express doubts about whether something can succeed or last.
  • Several experts questioned the viability of the proposed merger.

Noun

1. capable of being done in a practical and useful way
2. (of living things) capable of normal growth and development