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Wordabulary

viable

Pronunciation
Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Capable of working successfully or, for a living thing, capable of surviving and growing.

"The team spent months checking whether the business plan was actually financially viable."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

feasible workable

Antonyms

unviable unworkable

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The team spent months checking whether the business plan was actually financially _____."

Answer: viable

In your own words, what does "viable" mean?

Capable of working successfully or, for a living thing, capable of surviving and growing.

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