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nonviable

/ˌnɑːnˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
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nonviable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Incapable of living, developing, or surviving independently, such as a dormant seed, damaged cell, or underdeveloped fetus.

Example

"Due to the prolonged drought, a high percentage of the harvested seeds proved nonviable during germination tests."

2

Not capable of working, succeeding, or being sustained practically or economically.

Example

"Rising raw material costs rendered the proposed manufacturing expansion financially nonviable."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by combining the Latinate prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') with 'viable', which derives from the French 'vie' ('life') and ultimately the Latin 'vita' ('life').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonviable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonviable
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