Definitions
- Describing something that is not capable of succeeding or surviving. - Referring to an idea, plan, or proposal that is not practical or feasible. - Talking about a business or project that is not profitable or sustainable.
- Describing a situation or argument that is not able to be defended or maintained. - Referring to a position or belief that is no longer valid or supported by evidence. - Talking about a claim or statement that is contradicted by facts or logic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not viable or sustainable.
- 2Both words convey a sense of impracticality or unsuitability.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of feasibility or validity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonviable is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, while untenable is more commonly used in social or political contexts.
- 2Meaning: Nonviable refers to something that is incapable of succeeding or surviving, while untenable refers to something that is unable to be defended or maintained.
- 3Connotation: Nonviable has a neutral connotation, while untenable has a negative connotation.
- 4Scope: Nonviable can refer to a wide range of situations, including businesses, projects, plans, and proposals, while untenable is typically used to describe arguments, positions, beliefs, or claims.
Remember this!
Nonviable and untenable are synonyms that describe something that is not viable, sustainable, or defensible. However, nonviable is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts to describe something that is incapable of succeeding or surviving, while untenable is more commonly used in social or political contexts to describe something that is unable to be defended or maintained.
