Definition of "survivable"

survivable

adjective
comparative more survivable, superlative most survivable
1. Able to be survived.
2. (military) Capable of surviving an attack, especially a nuclear strike.
  Quotations
  In order for a weapon system to be an effective deterrent it must be highly survivable. Weapon systems based in the world's ocean waters are the most survivable systems.
  1972, Naval Engineers Journal, volume 84, page 274
  As Desert Storm demonstrated, heavily defended targets can be successfully attacked by cruise missiles and a limited number of highly capable and survivable aircraft, leaving other targets to be attacked by less survivable aircraft. A recent CNA study reinforced this point.
  1995, United States. General Accounting Office, Cruise Missiles: Proven Capability Should Affect Aircraft and Force Structure Requirements : Report to Congressional Committees, page 48