Viable
/ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/noun
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Did you know?The root of 'viable' is linked to the Latin 'vita', meaning 'life', tying it to concepts of growth, vitality, and even the essence of being.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vita
“life, existence”
Middle French
Old French
viable
“capable of life, livable”
16th Century
English
viable
“capable of life or growth, practical in a real-world context”
Modern English
English
viable
“able to live, grow, or develop successfully”