viability
pronunciation
How to pronounce viability in British English:
UK [ˌvaɪə'bɪlətɪ]
How to pronounce viability in American English:
US [ˌvaɪə'bɪlətɪ]
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- Noun:
- (of living things) capable of normal growth and development
- capable of become practical and useful
Word Origin
- viability (n.)
- 1823, from French viabilité, from viable (see viable).
Example
- 1. Forget the hysterical arguments about the viability of broker-dealers .
- 2. The economic viability of their newly invested infrastructure projects is even more abysmal .
- 3. Some developers have expressed early concerns about meego 's viability on message boards .
- 4. Many are worried about the long-term viability of blackberry given its shrinking market share .
- 5. The financial crisis has led some people to question the viability of america 's economic system .