inviability
- noun
- /ˌɪnvaɪəˈbɪləti/
- Specialized
- Environmental changes may increase the inviability of certain animal populations.
Examples
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Many species face inviability due to climate change.
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Genetic defects can lead to the inviability of embryos.
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The inviability of the species in harsh climates has been well documented by scientists.
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The researchers studied the inviability of certain bacteria in extreme conditions.
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The inviability of the project became clear after the initial assessments showed no funding sources.
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Many species face inviability in their natural habitats due to climate change and habitat destruction.
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The researchers found that the inviability of certain cell lines indicated a need for further experimentation.
Synonyms
Not able to do something you need to do
Not able to do things because your body or mind does not work well
Not being able to do something because you lack the ability
A lack of normal growth in a person, animal, or system
A lack of ability to do something
Antonyms
How Viable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Inviability comes from in- 'not' and viable 'able to live or develop'. So, in biology inviability means something cannot live or grow normally, which is why scientists use it for embryos or species that cannot survive.