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livability

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈlɪvəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈlɪvəˌbɪlɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality or condition of being suitable and comfortable for living in.


Example

The livability of the city has improved with new parks and better public transport.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about the livability of our city lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, I was just reading about how it compares to other places.
Sloth A
It's interesting how factors like parks and schools affect livability.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Those things really make a difference in our daily lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
habitability
suitability
comfort
Antonyms
uninhabitability
unsuitability
incompatibility
Root Explanation

**Livability** → It is formed from "live" (from Old English *libban*, meaning to be alive or to live) and "-ability" (from Latin *abilitas*, meaning capability or suitability). The word "livability" refers to the quality of being suitable for living or the capacity to support life.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'live' which means to be alive, and '-ability' which indicates capability. This helps you remember that 'livability' refers to the quality of a place being suitable for living.

Visually Confused Words
liability
pliability
lovability
likability
lability
cultivability
believability
unliability
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