Word
livable
Phoneticsliv·able
/ˈɫɪvəbəɫ/
Definition
adj. describing a place that is comfortable and safe to live in. It can also mean that a situation is good enough to be acceptable for a person's life.
adj. suitable for habitation or providing a satisfactory standard of living. Often used to describe urban environments, housing conditions, or economic stability.
Examples
“The city is working to make the downtown area more livable.”
“After the rent increased by fifty percent, the apartment was no longer considered livable for a single person.”
“Urban planners argue that a truly livable city must balance high-density housing with accessible green spaces and efficient public transportation to prevent social isolation.”
Examples
simple
“The city is working to make the downtown area more livable.”
contextual
“After the rent increased by fifty percent, the apartment was no longer considered livable for a single person.”
complex
“Urban planners argue that a truly livable city must balance high-density housing with accessible green spaces and efficient public transportation to prevent social isolation.”
Real-World Examples
“The technology can help cities better map their trees and biodiversity, making the urban environment as livable as possible, particularly in the face of a warming climate.” “Let’s make it a friendly competition of who can make their capital a healthier, more livable city.” Etymology
From live + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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