survivable

adjective

sur·​viv·​able sər-ˈvī-və-bəl 

: resulting in or permitting survival

survivability

sər-ˌvī-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of survivable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That was survivable when costs were static and decisions happened at human speed. — Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Scientists have long warned that sustained wet-bulb temperatures of 35°C (95°F) or more—when heat and humidity combine to prevent the human body from cooling itself—are not survivable. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

This work aims to make the aircraft more survivable and effective in combat as the Army builds new battlefield networking and precision strike systems. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Empey’s fall was not survivable, based on the witness observations. — Rose Evans july 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above