livable
UK: ˈlɪvəbl̩ | US: ˈlɪvəbəl
adj. suitable or pleasant to live in
adj. capable of being endured or tolerated
The word "livable" combines the verb "live" (from Old English lifian, meaning "to be alive") with the suffix "-able" (from Latin -abilis, indicating capacity or suitability). The fusion reflects the concept of a place or condition being "capable of being lived in" or "tolerable." Over time, it evolved to describe both physical habitability (e.g., a house) and abstract tolerability (e.g., a situation).
The city’s affordable housing makes it highly livable.
After repairs, the old apartment became livable again.
The climate here is harsh but still livable.
Their compromise created a more livable work environment.
With proper insulation, the cabin is livable even in winter.