Viability

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

Origin

viable + -ity

Full definition of viability

Noun

1. the property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed
• 1904, Hugo DeVries, Species and Varieties, Their Origin by MutationOrdinarily these altered organs are sterile, but in some instances a very small quantity of seed is produced, and when testing their viability I succeeded in raising a few plants from them.
• 1980, Jimmy Carter, State of the Union AddressIn making its grants the Endowment will increase its emphasis on techniques which stimulate support for the humanities from non-Federal sources, in order to reinforce our tradition of private philanthropy in this field, and to insure and expand the financial, viability of our cultural institutions and life.

Usage notes

Viability is a false friend in Italian, and it does not mean "viabilità".