Viable



Example: Viable solutions are practical

Definition


"Viable" describes something capable of working successfully or being effective, especially in practical terms. For example, "viable solutions" are those that are feasible and likely to achieve the intended outcome without excessive difficulty or failure.

Etymology


The word "viable" comes from the Latin word 'vita,' meaning 'life.' It originally referred to something capable of living or surviving. Over time, its use expanded metaphorically to describe projects, plans, or solutions that are capable of success or practicality. Did you know? The root 'vita' also gives us words like 'vital' and 'vitamin,' emphasizing the connection to life and liveliness.

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"Viable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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