viability

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  1. The state of being viable; capability of living; specifically, capability in the fetus of continued existence after removal from the womb. The necessary condition of viability is that the vital organs shall be sufficiently well formed to be able to perform their functions, a state reached when the fetus has attained the age of about seven months.
  2. In natural history, the ability to live in certain conditions of environment, climatic, geographical, etc.: as, the viability of fish in the water; the viability of an imported plant or animal in a country.

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  • CALDWELL: Success overseas could be key to TNA's long-term viability, as shown by this weekend's crowds CALDWELL: When "predictable" is good for business - Day-after Royal Rumble analysis —  PWTorch.com
  • It would seem this makes sense to merge, especially considering the fiduciaries bureau has limited resources and it's long-term viability is questionable. —  The Orange County Register - Homepage
  • The team still needs to address the defensive line for long-term viability, but the linebackers and secondary are going to be set with some minor tweaks now for a while. —  thejetsblog.com
  • Something this rare has very little long term viability, there is just not the the gene pool available, so it's not the tradegy that the WWF would like us to believe. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Digg
  • As for "viability" - don't worry too much about that. —  The Unofficial GuildWars Site
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  1. from French viabilité; as viable + -ity.
 

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