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viablecapable of working successfully; feasible

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: capable of working successfully; feasible

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪəbəl/

Korean meaning: 실행 가능한, 성공할 수 있는

Korean pronunciation: **바**이어블

Example Sentences

  • My plan to become a professional pizza taster is totally viable, according to my stomach.
  • The startup proved viable and attracted many investors.
  • Is working from a hammock a viable career option? Asking for a friend.

viable

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvaɪəbəl//

capable of working successfully; feasible

viable concept
💡 Concept

The bridge design actually works

viable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Both reliable strength and pliable flexibility make strategies viable!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvaɪəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvaɪəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootvi
Suffix--able

Origin

From French 'viable', derived from Latin 'vita' meaning 'life'. The suffix '-able' means 'capable of', so literally meaning 'capable of life' or 'able to live'.

🎵Rhyme

reliablepliabledeniable
reliable
pliable
deniable

🔗Collocations

viable option
economically viable
viable solution
viable business
viable alternative
commercially viable

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My plan to become a professional pizza taster is totally viable, according to my stomach.

The startup proved viable and attracted many investors.

😄 Fun example

Is working from a hammock a viable career option? Asking for a friend.

The project is not financially viable without additional funding.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

feasibleworkablepracticalachievablerealistic

Antonyms

unfeasibleimpracticalunworkable

Related

sustainabilityprofitabilitypracticalityfeasibility

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