Meaning of the word sustainable in English

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sustainable

US /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
UK /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Example:
The company aims for sustainable growth.
We need to find a more sustainable way to produce energy.
2.

conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources

Example:
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment.
The goal is to achieve a truly sustainable society.
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