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existability

existability

9.9
The ability of something to be or continue to be
  • noun
  • /ɪɡˈzɪstəˌbɪlɪti/
translation icon : existencia
  • Environmental changes threaten the existability of many animal species.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the existability of life on other planets.

  • The existability of the ancient language is proven by recently discovered inscriptions.

  • The existability of certain species is threatened by climate change.

  • Can you measure the existability of an idea?

  • Scientists are studying the existability of life on other planets to understand if it can thrive there.

  • Environmental changes threaten the existability of many animal species, making conservation efforts crucial.

  • The existability of the ancient language is affirmed by recently discovered inscriptions that showcase its usage.

Synonyms

viability
vsexistability
28 4.7

How well something can work in real life

is about ongoing capacity to continue in being rather than practical success
possibleness
vsexistability
8.2

The fact that something can happen or be true

focuses on ongoing capacity for something to continue in being

Antonyms

nonexistence
5 7.0

A state in which something is not there

How Viable

existability
9.9
feasibility
18 4.5
possibility
∞ 2.0
impossibility
37 5.3

Surface Forms

existability singular
existabilities plural

Morphology

existability = existable (transparent) = exist + able + ity

The adjective 'existable' is a straightforward formation from 'exist' + '-able', so adding '-ity' yields the expected noun 'existability' meaning the quality of being able to exist.

Etymology

The word existability comes from the simple verb exist, which means 'to be'. Because exist contains the part ex- ('out') and an old idea of 'standing out', a helpful way to remember existability is to think of something able to 'stand' in the world — in other words, its ability to exist or continue to exist.