survivable

[ ser-vahy-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able to be survived:

   Would an atomic war be survivable?

2. capable of withstanding attack or countermeasures:

   a bomber survivable against fighter planes.

Other Words From

• sur·viva·bili·ty noun
• nonsur·viva·ble adjective
• unsur·viva·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of survivable¹

First recorded in 1950–55; survive + -able

Example Sentences

It may not be a survivable journey.

From Los Angeles Times

“That type of contrast is not survivable for a presidential candidate.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, Ms Bell's injuries may have been survivable had she been rescued after a phone call was made to Police Scotland later that day, he said.

From BBC

Nick Maynard, a surgeon with Medical Aid for Palestinians who left Gaza on Monday, said two teenage girls who had survivable injuries died last week because of complications from malnutrition.

From Seattle Times

During his confession, Segura believed he had killed Sahota by stabbing him, but in reality the stab wounds were “survivable,” the defense attorney said.

From Seattle Times