viable
word
/ˈvaɪəbəɫ/
/vˈaɪəbəl/
Definition
Able to work successfully or be done. It can also mean able to survive or live under specific conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in business, science, or technical contexts. Common phrases: 'viable option,' 'viable solution,' 'commercially viable.' Can describe plans, ideas, businesses, and living things (like a viable seed). Not used for people directly.
Spanish: viable - factiblePortuguese (BR): viável - factívelPortuguese (PT): viável - exequívelChinese (Simplified): 可行的 - 能存活的Chinese (Traditional): 可行的 - 能存活的Hindi: व्यवहार्य - जीवित रहने योग्यArabic: قابل للتطبيق - قابل للبقاءBengali: সম্ভবপর - টিকে থাকার যোগ্যRussian: жизнеспособный - осуществимыйJapanese: 実現可能な - 生存可能なVietnamese: khả thiKorean: 실행 가능한 - 생존 가능한Turkish: uygulanabilir - yaşama şansı olanUrdu: قابلِ عمل - زندہ رہنے کے قابلIndonesian: layak - dapat dilaksanakan
Example Sentences
This plan is not viable without more money.
basic
Solar energy is a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
basic
Only viable seeds will grow into healthy plants.
basic
That's just not a viable option for us right now.
natural
If you don't have reliable transport, commuting isn't really viable.
natural
We need to see if this business model is still viable in today's market.
natural