livability

American

[liv-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌlɪv əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Also livableness or liveability

noun

the quality or fact of being suitable for living in.

A bike-friendly community scores high in livability, which can help attract companies to settle in your area.
the quality or fact of being endurable or worth living.

Attempted suicides who feel they’ve been spared for a reason—does this say something profound about the innate livability and worth of life?

Other Word Forms

unlivability noun
unlivableness noun

Etymology

Origin of livability

liv(e) ¹ ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The organization describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on long-term affordability and livability in the Golden State.

From The Wall Street Journal

AARP’s Top 100 Places to Live for Older Adults: While technically not a best places to retire list, AARP’s Livability Index comes close.

From MarketWatch

Abby Lunardini, a spokeswoman for Building a Better California, said it is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that will focus on long-term state policies aimed at affordability and livability.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to their findings, people began to leave "when the benefits of urban living no longer outweighed the costs, as environments were degraded near cities and climate amelioration improved the livability of rural areas where people would have more freedom and autonomy."

From Science Daily

Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla — they are on friendly terms — and 17-year-old son Knox recently were flown on private jets to Gainesville, Fla., and Baton Rouge, La., presumably to check out the livability and vibes of the potential next entry on Kiffin’s resume.

From Los Angeles Times

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