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sustainable (noun)

Sustainable refers to the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing severe damage. In environmental contexts, it describes methods that do not harm the ecosystem, while in business, it refers to growth that can continue over the long term.

💬 Example

"I try to make more sustainable choices by bringing my own bags to the grocery store."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'SUS-TAIN-ABLE'. 'SUS' is like 'support', 'TAIN' is like 'maintain', and 'ABLE' is 'can do'. So, 'Can support a...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
maintainable viable renewable eco-friendly defensible
⚠️ Common Mistakes

The sustainability development is important. → Sustainable development is important.

We need to sustainable our resources. → We need to sustain our resources.

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