sustainability — the ability to maintain something at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing ecological damage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to maintain something at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing ecological damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- My mom lectures about sustainability while throwing away perfectly good leftovers every day.
- The fashion industry is finally embracing sustainability after decades of fast fashion.
- Our school installed solar panels to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and save money on electricity bills.
sustainability
NOUN[/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/]
the ability to maintain something at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing ecological damage
the ability to maintain something at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing ecological damage
Sustainability shows our ability to build energy reliability!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin sustinere, meaning 'to hold up' or 'to maintain,' sustainability originally denoted the capacity to sustain or continue support over time. The term evolved to describe the ability to maintain ecological, economic, and social systems indefinitely without depletion or degradation.
Breakdown
sustain- (from Latin sustinere, 'to hold up' or 'maintain') + -ability (suffix denoting capability or capacity). The morpheme structure conveys the capacity or quality of being able to sustain something continuously.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom lectures about sustainability while throwing away perfectly good leftovers every day.”
“The fashion industry is finally embracing sustainability after decades of fast fashion.”
“Our school installed solar panels to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and save money on electricity bills.”
“He talks about sustainability but still takes 30-minute showers every morning.”
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