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/
Korean meaning: 지속가능성, 자연자원을 고갈시키거나 생태계 손상 없이 일정한 비율이나 수준을 유지할 수 있는 능력
Korean pronunciation: 서스**테**이너**빌**리티
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 sustinere(지탱하다, 유지하다)에서 유래되어 '계속 지탱할 수 있는 능력'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝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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