Definition

Able to continue living or existing, especially in difficult or dangerous situations.

Example

The researchers studied the survivable species that thrived in extreme conditions.

Conversation

Did you hear about that accident?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty bad, but they said the injuries were survivable.

That’s a relief to know!

Definitely, it’s amazing how resilient people can be in tough situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Survivable → It is formed from "survive" (from Latin "supervivere", meaning to live beyond) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "survivable" means capable of being survived or able to be lived through.

Memory Tip

Think of 'living beyond' ('survive') and being 'capable of' ('-able') to remember that 'survivable' means something that can be lived through.

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