C1adjectivebusinessmoney
US/ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
able to work successfully, or able to make enough money to continue
In context
Without government support, the bus route is not financially viable.
Electric motorbikes are now a viable alternative to gas-powered ones in big cities.
Investors want to see a viable business plan before they put in any money.
Words that go with viable
adjective + noun
- viable alternativeanother choice that can really workSolar power is becoming a viable alternative to coal.
- viable optiona choice that can really be doneMoving to a smaller office is a viable option for us.
adverb + adjective
- economically viableable to make enough money to continueThe mine closed because it was no longer economically viable.
- financially viableable to pay for itselfThe project must be financially viable before banks will lend money.