sustainably

[suh-stey-nuh-blee]

adverb

1. in a way that allows for continual use of a natural resource without depleting it or causing environmental damage.

   sustainably grown coffee.

2. in a way that can be sustained in the long term.

   a sustainably profitable business.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sustainably¹

First recorded in 1840–45; sustainable ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Brazil is pushing the idea of building a prospering economy by sustainably using natural resources, preserving nature to protect the vitality of the land, and developing valuable products including fuels, pharmaceuticals, and foods.

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"Together, we will ensure the BBC is sustainably funded, commands the public's trust and continues to drive growth, good jobs, skills and creativity across every region and nation of the UK," she said.

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"For Edinburgh to grow sustainably, it's a compromise they should accept."

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Local Maasai have been sustainably living on the land -- rotating grazing in line with the weather and seasons -- for centuries.

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“First, our fiscal progress must be monitored carefully to ensure we reach our budgetary goals for this fiscal year and can sustainably generate positive margins in the future.”

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