sustainable

C1 Topic:Environment & Ecology

US /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #19738

Meanings

1

adj
Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources.

The city is investing in sustainable energy like solar and wind.
2

adj
Able to be kept going or maintained over time.

The company's rapid growth may not be sustainable.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · able to continue for a long... renewable

Word family

Derived forms sustainability

Etymology

From sustain + -able.

Topics

Environment & Ecology Word Formation & Derivatives

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