Viable
(adjective)
- Capable of living and developing successfully.
- Capable of working successfully.
- Capable of being done or achieved.
Origin:
Early 17th century (in the sense "capable of living"): from latin vita life + -able.
Examples:
- The embryo was declared viable after several tests.
- The new technology is economically viable.
- A solution to the problem is not yet viable.
- The plan for the new company is not viable.
- The flowers need viable soil to grow.