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survivability

/sɚˌvaɪ.vəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
sur · viv · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:survivably
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Plural:survivabilities
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Adjective:survivable
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survivability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The ability of an organism, person, or organization to remain alive or continue to exist despite dangerous, harsh, or adverse conditions.

Example

"Early detection and improved treatments have greatly increased the survivability of patients with this condition."

2

In engineering and systems design, the capability of a system, vehicle, or network to continue functioning effectively after experiencing damage, failure, or a severe disturbance.

Example

"Automotive engineers redesigned the passenger cabin to maximize occupant survivability during high-speed collisions."

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• Rhymes for survivability

• Nearby Words

survey
surveying
surveyor
survivability
survivable
survival
survivalism

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