nonviable

adjective
UK: /nɒnˈvaɪəbəl/
US: /nɑːnˈvaɪəbəl/

  1. Not able to survive or develop normally.

    1. The seed was nonviable, so it did not grow.
    2. Due to the extensive damage, the rescue team deemed the plan nonviable in current conditions.

  2. Not capable of working successfully or being continued.

    1. This plan is nonviable because it costs too much.
    2. After careful analysis, the company determined that the proposed project was nonviable and abandoned it.

Synonyms

inoperable unworkable impractical unfeasible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonviable" in English means: Not able to survive or develop normally., Not capable of working successfully or being continued..

The phonetic transcription of "nonviable" is /nɒnˈvaɪəbəl/ in British English and /nɑːnˈvaɪəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonviable": inoperable, unworkable, impractical, unfeasible.

Example usage of "nonviable": "The seed was nonviable, so it did not grow.". More examples on the page.