habitability

hab-it-a-bil-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state or quality of being suitable for living in or on.

  2. 2.

    (Astronomy) The potential of a celestial body to support life.

Related words

Antonyms: uninhabitability
See also: habitable, livable
Synonyms: inhabitability, livability

Etymology

From Latin habitabilis "that may be inhabited," from habitare "to dwell," with English suffix -ity.