Definition of "survivable" []

• Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. (adjective)
• That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. (adjective)

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• "Rescue officials are using another hole to get more light into an area they call a survivable space."
• "Description: Transcript, 44 pp. Abstract: After a brief review of his education and work experience at the Eckert-Mauchly company, Raymond Rosen Engineering, and Hughes Aircraft, Baran describes his working environment at RAND, as well as his initial interest in survivable communications."
• "Both the U.S. and Russia would argue that their nuclear forces must be "redundant" and "survivable" -- both phrases from the Cold War full-scale war mentality."