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inviability

inviability

8.8
Unable to survive or grow normally
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnvaɪəˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inviabilidad
  • Environmental changes may increase the inviability of certain animal populations.

Examples

  • Many species face inviability due to climate change.

  • Genetic defects can lead to the inviability of embryos.

  • The inviability of the species in harsh climates has been well documented by scientists.

  • The researchers studied the inviability of certain bacteria in extreme conditions.

  • The inviability of the project became clear after the initial assessments showed no funding sources.

  • Many species face inviability in their natural habitats due to climate change and habitat destruction.

  • The researchers found that the inviability of certain cell lines indicated a need for further experimentation.

Synonyms

inability
vsinviability
177 2.8

Not able to do something you need to do

focuses on failure to live or develop normally rather than task skill
incapacity
vsinviability
9 5.4

Not able to do things because your body or mind does not work well

is about failing to survive or develop rather than lacking power
incapability
vsinviability
1 6.0

Not being able to do something because you lack the ability

refers to failing to live or grow normally rather than lacking potential
nondevelopment
vsinviability
  • Specialized
9.6

A lack of normal growth in a person, animal, or system

is about failure to survive or develop rather than stalled growth
incapableness
vsinviability
7.4

A lack of ability to do something

describes failure to survive or develop not merely lacking ability

Antonyms

The ability to continue over time without using up resources or causing harm

viability
  • Specialized
6 6.6

Whether a living thing can grow and survive

How Viable

viability
  • Specialized
6 6.6
resilience
52 4.8
fragility
17 5.2
inviability
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

inviability singular
inviabilities plural

Morphology

inviability = inviable (transparent) = in + viable + ity

This is a regular noun formation from the adjective 'inviable' meaning the state of being unable to survive or develop.

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.