sustainable
US /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
UK /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
1.
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
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The company aims for sustainable growth.
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We need to find a more sustainable way to produce energy.
2.
conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources
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Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment.
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The goal is to achieve a truly sustainable society.