survivable

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adjective

sur·​viv·​able sər-ˈvī-və-bəl How to pronounce survivable (audio)
Synonyms of survivablenext
: resulting in or permitting survival
survivability
sər-ˌvī-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce survivable (audio)
noun

survivability

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noun

sur·​viv·​abil·​i·​ty sə(r)ˌvīvəˈbilətē How to pronounce survivability (audio)
: the quality or state of being survivable

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It's went from a technological prowess to a territorial pariah, and for a small nation, that's not survivable. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 Despite its limitations against conventional targets, the Oreshnik remains a highly survivable, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that could compress NATO's decision time to minutes. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The brace position is a standard aviation safety procedure designed to help reduce injuries during a potentially survivable impact. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Seek shelter under a heavy table or near sturdy furniture that may yield a survivable pocket if the roof collapses. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable

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First Known Use

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of survivable was in 1955

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