livability

noun

liv·​abil·​i·​ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce livability (audio)
variants or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living

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American Canyon, a city of about 21,000, located 40 miles north of San Francisco, ranked best for health care, wellness, livability, and financial health. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Additionally, investing in maintaining high-quality public roads and safe parks is essential to promote overall well-being and enhance the livability of our city. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 WalletHub used 45 data points to determine each city's overall livability score, ranging from homeownership rates and job growth to average commute times and density of restaurants. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024 The Florida town also had a high livability score of 70 out of 100, Marek added. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for livability 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of livability was in 1850

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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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