survivable

adjective

sur·​viv·​able sər-ˈvī-və-bəl How to pronounce survivable (audio)
: resulting in or permitting survival
survivability noun

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First of all, there’s the question of whether reintegration is survivable, because, so far, the survival rate of it is zero on the show. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 In contrast, more survivable and expensive aircraft, crewed or uncrewed, could be sent on multiple missions. Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025 They’re usually installed a plane’s tail section, which is considered the most survivable part of the aircraft, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s website. Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for survivable

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of survivable was in 1955

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/survivable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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