livability
noun
liv·abil·i·ty
ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
—used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living
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For many, local and statewide raises signify the hope of livability in some of the most expensive cities in the country.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
But the buildings are facing financial and livability crises again.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
But the buildings are facing financial and livability crises again.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for livability
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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