sustainable

Sustainable is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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.

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