sustainable
Intermediate/səˈsteɪnəbəl/
- adjective
- Able to be maintained at a certain level without depleting resources
sustainable in a sentence
- “The company adopted more sustainable practices to protect the environment.”
- “The city invested in sustainable transport to conserve energy and resources.”
- “Gardens now use sustainable techniques to keep ecosystems thriving.”
What does “sustainable” mean?
sustainable (adjective) means able to be maintained at a certain level without depleting resources. It is pronounced /səˈsteɪnəbəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sustainable" mean?
- sustainable (adjective) means: Able to be maintained at a certain level without depleting resources
- How do you pronounce "sustainable"?
- "sustainable" is pronounced /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "sustainable" in a sentence?
- Here is "sustainable" used in a sentence: The company adopted more sustainable practices to protect the environment.
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