sustainable
Americanadjective
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capable of being supported or upheld, as by having its weight borne from below.
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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.
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able to be maintained or kept going, as an action or process.
a sustainable negotiation between the two countries.
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able to be confirmed or upheld.
a sustainable decision.
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able to be supported as with the basic necessities or sufficient funds.
a sustainable life.
adjective
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capable of being sustained
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(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
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(of economic growth) non-inflationary
Other Word Forms
- nonsustainability noun
- nonsustainable adjective
- sustainability noun
- unsustainable adjective
Etymology
Origin of sustainable
Example Sentences
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This approach reduces marine waste while opening the door to sustainable materials that also carry deep cultural and historical meaning.
From Science Daily
Sourcing enough sustainable aviation fuel remains a challenge for the entire industry because production is still limited and it costs far more than conventional jet fuel.
From BBC
One woman, Francesca Missana, told AFP news agency that the Olympic Games were "no longer sustainable from an environmental or a social point of view, their time is up".
From BBC
“For the broader market to make sustainable progress, renewed tech participation will likely be essential,” Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, wrote late today.
From Barron's
“For the broader market to make sustainable progress, renewed tech participation will likely be essential,” Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, wrote late today.
From Barron's
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