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viably

viably

1 4.8
In a way that can work and be successful over time
  • adverb
  • /ˈvaɪəblɪ/
translation icon : viablemente
  • The new business model allows us to viably compete in the market.

Examples

  • Temperature-sensitive platelet shipping allows platelets to be viably transported from one location to another.

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  • And by that, I mean who is viably an option here?

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  • The other factors (self and task) were viably independent units.

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  • And you are so far viably alibied by the chef, for the time, which is why I shall now ask you to assist me in my investigation.

  • All survival is short-term, as long as genuine immortality does not viably exist.

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  • But he helps a pay-per-view card by being on it, and can viably be put in one of the top two spots on a televised card.

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  • I love Windows Phone, and I say this because I want it to succeed and stay viably competitive against the other powerhouses of mobile OSes out there.

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  • To maintain our edge, we must ensure our products can be viably produced at lower costs.

  • After thorough evaluation, the committee decided that the project could be viably implemented next year.

Synonyms

successfully
vsviably
350 1.8

In a way that gets the result you want

indicates capacity to work or survive rather than achieved result
feasibly
vsviably
3 3.9

In a way that can be done with the things you have

stresses actual capacity to work, survive, or be successful
efficaciously
vsviably
  • Formal
8.1

In a way that gets the result you want

focuses on being able to function or survive over time

How Viable

successfully
350 1.8
viably
1 4.8
adequately
83 3.0
poorly
283 1.4

Surface Forms

viably positive

Morphology

viably = viable (transparent) = viable + ly

The adverb is formed by the regular suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'viable', preserving its meaning.

Etymology

Viably comes from the same root as French vie and Latin vita, which mean 'life', and is like English words such as vital and survive. So, to do something viably is to do it in a way that can 'live' or keep going successfully.