sustainable
183
4.5
- adjective
- /səˈsteɪnəbl/
:
sostenible
- And that's why it's more sustainable to have that type of energy.
- sustainable development
- sustainable management
- sustainable energy
And I don't know how long or how sustainable this can continue.
- And I don't know how long or how sustainable this can continue.
- And I wanted to try on sustainable fashion.
- That is not a sustainable way of getting hydration.
- And that just isn't a sustainable form of relationship.
- It's just not sustainable in a fulfilling way.
- To me, this is also fertile ground for good sustainable high paying jobs.
- But is that going to be sustainable long term for them?
- And that's why it's more sustainable to have that type of energy.
- But as you said earlier, you know, that's never a sustainable option ever.
- We can see that it's not sustainable in the long run.
Examples
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The company is committed to developing sustainable practices that protect the environment.
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Management at both companies see immersive engineering as a strategic and sustainable competitive advantage.
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And I wanted to try on sustainable fashion.
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And that would then be a really sustainable source for something like energy.
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I need to kind of make some more sustainable formats.
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Science has played an important role in improving operational sustainable forest management.
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A rising standard of living, A sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids.
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I stand for fertile soil and a sustainable food system.
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'Cause, you know, the point is, well, if we can create sustainable living spaces for people around the world, we can help create a more sustainable planet.
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At the same time, for school-based interventions to be truly sustainable, a supportive infrastructure is necessary.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
1
4.8
Easy to keep in good condition with little work
Not harmful to the environment
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
3
3.9
A way of farming that meets today's needs without using up resources or harming the environment
- Specialized
1
3.9
A community planned to reduce harm to nature and last a long time
1
3.5
A way of life that uses less energy and resources to protect the environment
1
4.5
A way of doing things that keeps the earth healthy and can continue for a long time
- Specialized
To cut trees in a way that keeps the forest healthy for the future
How Sustainable
- Specialized
1
6.0
56
3.6
183
4.5
83
3.4
45
5.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sustainable comes from Latin parts sub- ('under') and tenere ('to hold'), which together gave the image 'to hold up' or support something from below. So if something is sustainable it can be 'held up' over time and keep going without using up all its resources.