viability

Definitions

The ability of a thing to maintain itself or develop successfully.

The capacity of a plan, system, or project to be put into practice or to be successful.

The ability of a fetus or organism to survive or live independently.

Examples

The committee is currently assessing the economic viability of the proposed construction project.

Scientists are studying the long-term viability of the seeds stored in the underground vault.

Synonyms

feasibility practicability workability sustainability attainability vitality capability

Antonyms

impracticability unfeasibility inviability hopelessness futility uselessness impossibility