sustainable — able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; able to be upheld or defended
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; able to be upheld or defended
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈsteɪnəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My diet became more sustainable after I started growing vegetables in my smartphone case.
- The company adopted sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint.
- His excuse for being late was not sustainable when we found him still in pajamas.
sustainable
ADJECTIVE[/səˈsteɪnəbəl/]
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; able to be upheld or defended
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; able to be upheld or defended
The organization built a sustainable public trust after the scandal — one careful step at a time.
Only teams with sustainable focus were able to remain competitive and eventually regain momentum.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sustinere' meaning 'to hold up' or 'to support', combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of'. The word emerged in English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
sustain (from Latin sustinere: to hold up, support) + -able (capable of being) = sustainable
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📝Examples
“My diet became more sustainable after I started growing vegetables in my smartphone case.”
“The company adopted sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint.”
“His excuse for being late was not sustainable when we found him still in pajamas.”
“Renewable energy sources are essential for sustainable economic growth.”
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