survivable

English

Etymology

survive +‎ -able

Adjective

survivable (comparative more survivable, superlative most survivable)

1. Able to be survived.

   The conditions they are living in are harsh but survivable.

2. (military) Capable of surviving a nuclear strike.
   • 1972, Naval Engineers Journal (volume 84, page 274)

     In order for a weapon system to be an effective deterrent it must be highly survivable. Weapon systems based in the world's ocean waters are the most survivable systems.

Derived terms

• survivability