unviable
|un-vi-a-ble|
C1
/ʌnˈvaɪəbəl/
not feasible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unviable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'viable', which comes from the Latin 'vita' meaning 'life'.
Historical Evolution
'viable' changed from the French word 'viable' and eventually became the modern English word 'viable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'viable' meant 'capable of living', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of working successfully'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of working successfully; not feasible.
The project was deemed unviable due to lack of funding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35