sustainable

Word parts

sustain + -able

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /səˈsteɪnəbəl/

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Adjective

Positive sustainable

Comparative more sustainable

Superlative most sustainable

1. If something is sustainable, it can be continued for a long time, especially without using up resources.

   The oil-based lifestyle of today is not sustainable.

   The government is trying to balance sustainable development with economic growth.

Related words

• sustain
• sustainability