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IELTS word

sustainable

/səˈsteɪnəbl/adjective

English definition

able to continue without harming the environment

Common phrases / collocations

  1. sustainable development
  2. environmentally sustainable
  3. sustainable energy

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    Solar power offers a sustainable source of energy.

  2. 2.

    The city needs a more sustainable transport system.

  3. 3.

    Farmers are adopting sustainable methods.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A productive farm uses solar panels, wind turbines, and efficient irrigation.
able to continue without harming the environment
1renewable power
2healthy farmland
uses clean energy→can continue