Meaning
a practical and workable other option
Primary Function
Adjective-noun collocation for feasibility
Communicative Purpose
To propose a realistic different solution
Pattern
viable alternative
Core Structure
viable alternative
Função primária
Adjective-noun collocation for feasibility
Propósito comunicativo
To propose a realistic different solution
Situações de gatilho
Problem-solving, negotiations, planning
Contextos
Professional, academic, environmental
Padrão
viable alternative
Estrutura central
viable alternative
Slots de substituição
adjective can be replaced with synonyms such as feasible, workable, practical; the noun “alternative” accepts determiners (a, the) or complements (to X)
Colocados típicos
- offer
- present
- provide
- consider
- find
- a
Substituições comuns
- feasible alternative
- workable option
- practical solution
Erros comuns
*vivable alternative (incorrect); *live alternative (no)
Similar / contraste
feasible option, workable plan, realistic alternative
Interferências
‘Viable’ relates to ability to survive or work; not just ‘possible’.
Família do chunk
- feasible solution
- workable plan
- sustainable alternative
Nuance
Emphasises both practicality and sustainability.
Efeito pragmático
Pragmatic, constructive.
Dica de memória
viable alternative
Nota
This chunk is commonly used in professional and academic settings to present practical solutions or options that are both feasible and sustainable.
Upgrade path
other choice → possible option → a commercially viable alternative
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