viability
nounUK /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
The ability of something to work or live successfully.
The scientists studied the viability of growing plants on Mars.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability of a baby or young animal to survive after birth.
The doctor checked the viability of the newborn lamb.
3. The ability of seeds or cells to grow and stay alive.
Cold storage can affect the viability of seeds.
4. The chance that a plan or idea can actually succeed.
They questioned the viability of the business plan.