survivable

adjective

sur·​viv·​able sər-ˈvī-və-bəl How to pronounce survivable (audio)
Synonyms of survivablenext
: resulting in or permitting survival
survivability
sər-ˌvī-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce survivable (audio)
noun

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Its 5th-generation capabilities make the F-35 the most survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, giving pilots an advantage against any adversary and enabling them to execute their mission and return home safely. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Machine-speed offense has removed the slack that made that old model survivable. — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Rockwell compared Osubor’s approach to his start, shooting in New York in the ’80s, when rent was survivable and permits were optional. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The question is no longer whether to make a sacrifice, but how to calculate the precise formula of survivable loss. — Aris Alexander, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of survivable was in 1955

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