nonviable

nonviable
nonviability, n.
/non vuy"euh beuhl/, adj.
1. not capable of living, growing, and developing, as an embryo, seed, or plant.
2. not practicable or workable: a nonviable plan.
[1875-80; NON- + VIABLE]

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