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livable definition

liv·able (liv′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. fit or pleasant to live in; habitable: said of a city, house, room, etc.
  2. that can be lived through; endurable: said of life or of a specified sort of existence
  3. agreeable to live with: often used in combination with with: said of a person

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livable Synonyms

livable

modif.

habitable, tenantable, inhabitable; see bearable, comfortable 2.


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livable Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The emphasis should be on making the area livable not just creating boxes to live in.

Modifies a noun

  • city: The livable city is the place that has every single thing you may need in every single day.
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