inviable

[ in-vahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. (of an organism) incapable of sustaining its own life.

inviable

/ ɪnˈvaɪəbəl /

adjective

1. not viable, esp financially; not able to survive

   an inviable company

Derived Forms

• inˈviably, adverb
• inˌviaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·via·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inviable¹

First recorded in 1915–20; in- ³ + viable

Example Sentences

Constantly breaking down protein aggregates is an inviable strategy, as it requires using a high amount of energy that may not be available.

From Science Daily

"Ski resorts at lower elevations and latitudes have already been contending with year-on-year snow loss. This will just accelerate, making the business model inviable."

From Science Daily

“This will just accelerate, making the business model inviable.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Peace is with everyone, any group that is excluded from the construction of peace will make a stable, lasting and definitive peace in Colombia inviable," he said.

From Reuters

However, while both early embryos and late fetuses can become inviable due to genetic errors, early and late abortions are regulated very differently.

From Salon