1. able to be survived or endured; not fatal or completely destructive

Examples

• The doctors said her injuries were serious but survivable.
• The plane crash was survivable because of the safety features.
• Climate scientists debate whether global warming will remain survivable.
• The economic recession was difficult but survivable for most businesses.
• Military experts analyzed whether a nuclear attack would be survivable.
• The hurricane caused damage, but the storm was survivable for most residents.