Definition

Not able to live, grow, or be successful; not practical or workable.

Example

The project was deemed nonviable due to lack of funding.

Conversation

Have you thought about that project we discussed?

Yeah, but I think some of those ideas are just nonviable.

I agree, especially the one about the outdoor café in winter.

Exactly! It’s just not practical for our climate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonviable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "viable" (from Latin "vita", meaning life). The word "nonviable" means not capable of living or developing, indicating something that cannot sustain life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'life' ('vita') to remember that 'nonviable' refers to something that cannot live or develop.

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