survivable

Etymology

survive + -able

adj

  1. Able to be survived.
    The conditions they are living in are harsh but survivable.
  2. (military) Capable of surviving a nuclear strike.
    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. 1972, Naval Engineers Journal, volume 84, page 274

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