LIVABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does livable mean? 

• LIVABLE (adjective)
  The adjective LIVABLE has 1 sense:

1. fit or suitable to live in or with

  Familiarity information: LIVABLE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LIVABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Fit or suitable to live in or with

Synonyms:

livable; liveable

Context example:

livable conditions

Similar:

habitable; inhabitable (fit for habitation)

Antonym:

unlivable (unfit or unsuitable to live in or with)

Derivation:

live (be an inhabitant of or reside in)

 Context examples 

Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at the Barcelona institute said: 'Urban greening programs are not only key to promoting public health, but they also increase biodiversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change, making our cities more sustainable and livable.'

(People Living Near Parks in Cities Less Likely to Face Early Death, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)