viable
/ˈvaɪəbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: viables
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Able to be done, possible, practicable, feasible.
Adjective
Examples
a viable option
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An organism that is able to live and develop.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “viable” mean?
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
Is “viable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.