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sustainable
[suh-stey-nuh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being supported or upheld, as by having its weight borne from below.
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.
able to be maintained or kept going, as an action or process.
a sustainable negotiation between the two countries.
able to be confirmed or upheld.
a sustainable decision.
able to be supported as with the basic necessities or sufficient funds.
a sustainable life.
sustainable
/ əˈٱɪəə /
adjective
capable of being sustained
(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
(of economic growth) non-inflationary
Other 51Թ Forms
- sustainability noun
- nonsustainable adjective
- nonsustainability noun
- unsustainable adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sustainable1
Example Sentences
Next year's new engine regulations feature 100% sustainable fuel and engines with a much larger hybrid component.
Terry, Hammersmith: It's just not sustainable having elite players playing competitively every summer.
Faced with fiscal austerity "poorer schools were never given a chance to develop a sustainable platform for teaching and learning", he said.
A Home Office spokesperson said the government was "making strong strides to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective asylum accommodation system".
The city is striving to implement urban development regulations, improve infrastructure and ensure sustainable growth.
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