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Preposterous vs Viable - What's the difference?

preposterous | viable |

As adjectives the difference between preposterous and viable

is that preposterous is absurd, or contrary to common sense while viable is able to live on its own (as for a newborn).

preposterous

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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  • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

    viable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to live on its own (as for a newborn.)
  • Able to be done, possible.
  • In (biology), able to live and develop.
  • Antonyms

    * inviable

    Derived terms

    * viability