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sustainable
[suh-stey-nuh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being supported or upheld, as by having its weight borne from below.
pertaining to a system that maintains its own viability by using techniques that allow for continual reuse.
sustainable agriculture. Aquaculture is a sustainable alternative to overfishing.
able to be maintained or kept going, as an action or process.
a sustainable negotiation between the two countries.
able to be confirmed or upheld.
a sustainable decision.
able to be supported as with the basic necessities or sufficient funds.
a sustainable life.
sustainable
/ əˈٱɪəə /
adjective
capable of being sustained
(of economic development, energy sources, etc) capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage
sustainable development
(of economic growth) non-inflationary
Other Word Forms
- sustainability noun
- nonsustainable adjective
- nonsustainability noun
- unsustainable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sustainable1
Example Sentences
Faced with fiscal austerity "poorer schools were never given a chance to develop a sustainable platform for teaching and learning", he said.
A Home Office spokesperson said the government was "making strong strides to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective asylum accommodation system".
The city is striving to implement urban development regulations, improve infrastructure and ensure sustainable growth.
A GEL spokesperson told the BBC the company planned to review how it charged for electricity to make it "sustainable" - including for customers "who place a lower strain on the island's electricity network".
That will have pleased the King, an environmental champion, who has been encouraging the use of sustainable aviation fuel where possible on royal flights and wants to promote its wider use.
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