viability

noun

vi·a·bil·i·ty ˌvī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Synonyms of viability next

: 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

: the ability to function adequately

The viability of lymphocytes serially harvested from stored bank blood …—

Biological Abstracts

: 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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There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out. —

David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 The proposal, which would have allowed abortions up to viability, received 57% of the vote but fell short of the 60% threshold needed for approval. —

Tracey Khan, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024 While North Dakota and Wyoming also allow abortions up until viability, the Guttmacher Institute considers those states to be restrictive due to stringent policies and an absence of providers. —

Joseph Choi, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 Advocates in Florida have raised over $100 million to restore access up to fetal viability — around 22 to 24 weeks — but the measure, known as Amendment 4, needs approval from 60 percent of voters, a high threshold to meet. —

Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viability