sustainable

adjective
UK: /səˈsteɪnəbl/
US: /səˈsteɪnəbl/

  1. Able to continue for a long time

    1. We need sustainable energy sources soon.
    2. The project's long-term success depends on a sustainable financial model.

  2. Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time

    1. They use sustainable farming methods here.
    2. Our company promotes sustainable practices to minimize our environmental impact.

Synonyms

viable defensible renewable eco-friendly
sustainable verb

  1. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

    1. Is this level of output sustainable?
    2. The economic recovery is not sustainable without addressing underlying issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sustainable" in English means: Able to continue for a long time, Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time.

The phonetic transcription of "sustainable" is /səˈsteɪnəbl/ in British English and /səˈsteɪnəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sustainable": viable, defensible, renewable, eco-friendly.

Example usage of "sustainable": "We need sustainable energy sources soon.". More examples on the page.