survivable
Americanadjective
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able to be survived.
Would an atomic war be survivable?
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capable of withstanding attack or countermeasures.
a bomber survivable against fighter planes.
Other Word Forms
- nonsurvivable adjective
- survivability noun
- unsurvivable adjective
Etymology
Origin of survivable
Example Sentences
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Sheltering from pumice would’ve been an adventure, but it was survivable.
From Literature
It wasn’t ideal, but a bit of hot ash was survivable.
From Literature
A healed injury on her leg points to a serious but survivable wound earlier in her life.
From Science Daily
Air Force as a “highly survivable command, control and communications center.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags are dangerous and pose an immediate risk, as occupants have been seriously injured or killed in otherwise survivable crashes,” the agency said.
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