Llyssa Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I looked it up in the dictionary to make sure it hadn't changed recently. It hasn't. Yet, people keep running around using it in many places in ways that do not mean anything remotely like what it actually means. So, do people actually know what viable means, or are they using it because it sounds fancy and has 3 syllables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immolator1001 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 vi·a·ble ˈvīəbəl/ adjective 1. capable of working successfully; feasible Yup thats how I use it. Do you have examples of people not using it correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detheroc Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 People often use it as "useful". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedelicSnake Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 It makes me feel smart to use 3-syllable words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senparos Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I haven't seen anyone using it, or at least I haven't noticed. Could you provide some examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalu__Ka Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 My cat made a viable dookie in the litterbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mochinpra Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 "Volt's shield is now viable, after they nerfed Frost's snowglobe" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyScootaloo Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Capable of producing bebes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaftMeat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Viable is a perfectly cromulent word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyssa Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Most people seem to use it as a synonym for "easy" or "all powerful". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archistopheles Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hang on, I need a full set of meta-Hipster clothes to even comment on this thread... Brb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapt0rman Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I often see people saying something "isn't viable" when they mean "isn't optimal", definitely not the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXRampantXx Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 People use the word "viable" to describe items that can be used effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzatuw Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Pretty much saying. Galatine's a viable weapon in terms of Warframe, but the more useful term would be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganrox Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 People often say "viable" when they actually mean "optimal." Or maybe they're using it correctly and you just don't know the context they're using it in. For example, I could say the MK1-Braton is viable and you could say it isn't viable. I might have running standard missions up to Pluto with it with a potato and proper mods on my mind, and you might be thinking about running endless survivalist the two hour mark. Context is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skepsis Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Viable a synonym for Booben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroPhobic Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Is this topic viable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatersail Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 its not viable to use Aklato against a level 300 commando dress it up however you want, your not going to kill that commando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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