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nonviable

non·vi·a·ble [ non v əb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. biology medicine not able to develop alone: incapable of growing and developing independently
a nonviable fetus
nonviable seedlings

2. not able to succeed: not capable of succeeding

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