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Sustainable

Verb / sʌˈsteɪnʌbʌl / Another word for sustainable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing harm to the environment

Synonyms & similar words

ecological green renewable responsible conservationist energy-efficient efficient preservable supportable conserving durable enduring lasting maintainable manageable practicable renewable reusable viable

Synonyms by register

Formal

enduring perpetual long-term viable

Informal

long-lasting steady ongoing

Literary

everlasting unfading

Antonyms

unsustainable temporary fleeting short-lived ephemeral transient

Common collocations

  • sustainable development
  • sustainable energy
  • sustainable agriculture
  • sustainable practices
  • sustainable living
  • sustainable growth
  • sustainable future

Word family

noun sustainability
verb sustain
adverb sustainably

Usage note

Often used in environmental and economic contexts to describe practices that can be maintained over time without depleting resources. Can also refer to the ability to withstand or endure.

Example sentences

  1. We need to find sustainable solutions to reduce pollution.
  2. The city is committed to sustainable development.
  3. The company is trying to implement sustainable practices.
  4. Sustainable agriculture is important for the environment.
  5. We need to make sustainable choices for the future.

Quotes

  • Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It's about doing more good. - Jochen Zeitz
  • The Earth is what we all have in common. - Wendell Berry
  • We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. - Native American Proverb

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