viability

noun

vi·a·bil·i·ty | \ ˌvī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

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Definition of viability

: the quality or state of being viable: such as

a(1) : the ability to live, grow, and develop the viability of seeds under dry conditions

(2) : the capability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus fetal viability

b : the ability to function adequately The viability of lymphocytes serially harvested from stored bank blood … — Biological Abstracts

c : the ability to succeed or be sustained This year's market turmoil had called into question the viability of the investment-banking business model … — Wall Street Journal Getting an informed start now may be essential to future growth and economic viability of the U.S. wine industry.— Gordon W Murchie

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The first known use of viability was in 1837

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viability

noun

vi·a·bil·i·ty | \ ˌvī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē

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plural viabilities

Medical Definition of viability

: the quality or state of being viable : the ability to live, grow, and develop

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