SINCE 1828
viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
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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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viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
| \ ˌvī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
\
\
plural viabilities
Medical Definition of viability
: the quality or state of being viable : the ability to live, grow, and develop
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