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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
sustainable
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Syllables: sus·ˈtain·a·ble
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Able to continue over time without depleting resources or causing long-term harm.
Synonyms
viable
renewable
enduring
Antonyms
unsustainable
destructive
Translations
sustainable in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مستدام، قابل للاستمرار
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء يمكن أن يستمر لفترة طويلة دون أن يضر بالبيئة أو يستهلك كل الموارد.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Sustainable means able to continue without long-term harm. Sustainable research practices reduce waste, and sustainable funding supports programmes beyond one grant.
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Memory TipSustain plus -able — capable of being maintained into the future.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The campus plan promotes sustainable energy use in laboratories through upgraded ventilation and lighting systems.
Grant reviewers asked whether the outreach programme was financially sustainable after initial funding ended.
Sustainable fieldwork practices minimize environmental impact when collecting specimens in protected ecosystems.
Word Families & Pronunciation
sustainable
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | sustainability |
| verb | sustain |
| adverb | sustainably |
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