Definitions
- Referring to something that is not capable of surviving or developing. - Describing a situation or condition that is not feasible or practical. - Talking about an idea or plan that is not workable or sustainable.
- Referring to something that is not capable of living or growing. - Describing a situation or condition that is not able to succeed or be effective. - Talking about an idea or plan that is not practical or realistic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not capable of functioning or succeeding.
- 2Both words can refer to a physical object, situation, or idea.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are used to express impossibility or impracticality.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inviable is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, while nonviable is more general and can be used in various fields.
- 2Meaning: Inviable emphasizes the inability to survive or develop, while nonviable emphasizes the inability to succeed or be effective.
- 3Connotation: Inviable can imply a more final or irreversible state, while nonviable can imply a temporary or reversible state.
- 4Usage in sentences: Inviable is often used after a noun, while nonviable is often used before a noun.
Remember this!
Inviable and nonviable are synonyms that describe something that is not capable of functioning or succeeding. However, inviable is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts and emphasizes the inability to survive or develop, while nonviable is more general and emphasizes the inability to succeed or be effective.
