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Everything we think about regarding sustainability - from energy to agriculture to manufacturing to population - has a water footprint. Almost all of the water on Earth is salt water, and the remaining freshwater supplies are split between agricultural use and human use - as well as maintaining the existing natural environment.
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Meaning of "sustainability" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUSTAINABILITY

sustainability  [səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlətɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUSTAINABILITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sustainability is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sustainability

Sustainability

In ecology, sustainability is how biological systems remain diverse and productive. Long-lived and healthy wetlands and forests are examples of sustainable biological systems. In more general terms, sustainability is the endurance of systems and processes. The organizing principle for sustainability is sustainable development, which includes the four interconnected domains: ecology, economics, politics and culture. Sustainability science is the study of sustainable development and environmental science. Healthy ecosystems and environments are necessary to the survival of humans and other organisms. Ways of reducing negative human impact are environmentally-friendly chemical engineering, environmental resources management and environmental protection. Information is gained from green chemistry, earth science, environmental science and conservation biology. Ecological economics studies the fields of academic research that aim to address human economies and natural ecosystems. Moving towards sustainability is also a social challenge that entails international and national law, urban planning and transport, local and individual lifestyles and ethical consumerism.

Definition of sustainability in the English dictionary

The definition of sustainability in the dictionary is ability to be sustained, without causing problems such as inflation. Other definition of sustainability is ability to be maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUSTAINABILITY


applicability
əˌplɪkəˈbɪlətɪ
combustibility
kəmˌbʌstəˈbɪlətɪ
comprehensibility
ˌkɒmprɪhɛnsəˈbɪlətɪ
controllability
kənˌtrəʊləˈbɪlətɪ
creditability
ˌkrɛdɪtəˈbɪlətɪ
enforceability
ɪnˈfɔːsəˈbɪlətɪ
extendability
ɪkˌstɛndəˈbɪlətɪ
flammability
ˌflæməˈbɪlətɪ
formability
ˌfɔːməˈbɪlətɪ
inapplicability
ˌɪnəˌplɪkəˈbɪlətɪ
respectability
rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlətɪ
reusability
ˌriːˌjuːzəˈbɪlətɪ
sociability
ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlətɪ
suitability
ˌsuːtəˈbɪlətɪ
tunability
ˌtjuːnəˈbɪlətɪ
unavailability
ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪlətɪ
unreliability
ˌʌnrɪlaɪəˈbɪlətɪ
variability
ˌvɛərɪəˈbɪlətɪ
viability
ˌvaɪəˈbɪlətɪ
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlətɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUSTAINABILITY

sustain
sustainable
sustainable development
sustainably
sustained
sustained-release
sustainedly
sustainer
sustaining
sustaining pedal
sustaining program
sustainingly
sustainment
sustenance
sustentacula
sustentacular
sustentaculum
sustentate
sustentation
sustentation fund

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUSTAINABILITY

ability
accessibility
availability
capability
compatibility
disability
durability
eligibility
facility
flexibility
functionality
liability
mobility
nobility
possibility
probability
reliability
responsibility
stability
utility
visibility

Synonyms and antonyms of sustainability in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sustainability» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUSTAINABILITY

Find out the translation of sustainability to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sustainability from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sustainability» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可持续发展
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sostenibilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

sustainability
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्थिरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستدامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

устойчивость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sustentabilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধারণক্ষমতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

durabilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kemampanan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachhaltigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

持続可能性
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지속 가능성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sustainability
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phát triển bền vững
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேண்தகைமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टिकाव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sürdürülebilirlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sostenibilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trwałość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стійкість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

durabilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αειφορία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

volhoubaarheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hållbarhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bærekraft
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sustainability

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUSTAINABILITY»

The term «sustainability» is very widely used and occupies the 9.637 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUSTAINABILITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sustainability» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sustainability» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sustainability

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUSTAINABILITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sustainability.
1
John Anderson
We have to have a way of dealing with this that engenders confidence, trust, gives us every chance of getting the right outcome and boosts both sustainability and economic return at the same time.
2
Shari Arison
Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels.
3
Yves Behar
The notion of 'reduce and refine' is one I've pursued. I truly believe that by making things less complex, by finding innovative ways to make sustainability affordable, we can advance the notion that it is possible.
4
Yves Behar
The biggest challenge is that when people look at low price point products, they essentially invest less money in development, innovation, and new technology. And in order to innovate at a lower price point, and make sustainability attainable to the masses, you have to invest more. But that's counterintuitive for a lot of businesses.
5
Yehuda Berg
If we each take responsibility in shifting our own behavior, we can trigger the type of change that is necessary to achieve sustainability for our race or this planet. We change our planet, our environment, our humanity every day, every year, every decade, and every millennia.
6
Edward Burtynsky
I wish my artwork could persuade millions of people to join a global conversation about sustainability.
7
Jamais Cascio
Everything we think about regarding sustainability - from energy to agriculture to manufacturing to population - has a water footprint. Almost all of the water on Earth is salt water, and the remaining freshwater supplies are split between agricultural use and human use - as well as maintaining the existing natural environment.
8
Jamais Cascio
Sustainability is a seemingly laudable goal - it tells us we need to live within our means, whether economic, ecological, or political - but it's insufficient for uncertain times. How can we live within our means when those very means can change, swiftly and unexpectedly, beneath us?
9
Jamais Cascio
With increasing fervor since the 1980s, sustainability has been the watchword of scientists, environmental activists, and indeed all those concerned about the complex, fragile systems on the sphere we inhabit. It has shaped debates about business, design, and our lifestyles.
10
Toshihiko Fukui
Japan's experience suggests the importance of assessing the sustainability of price stability over a fairly long period, which many central banks have emphasized in recent years.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUSTAINABILITY»

Discover the use of sustainability in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sustainability and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for ...
Praise for NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY "This is much more than a financial how-to book.
Jeanne Bell, Jan Masaoka, Steve Zimmerman, 2010
2
Sustainability: Building Eco-friendly Communities
Examines the human use of Earth's natural resources and influence on its environment that have contributed to the need for sustainability, a concept that combines economic and social development with environmental protection.
Anne E. Maczulak, 2010
3
Two Billion Cars: Driving Toward Sustainability
Blending a concise history of cars and their impact on the world, leading transportation experts Daniel Sperling and Deborah Gordon explain how we arrived at this state, and what we can do about it.
Daniel Sperling, Deborah Gordon, 2009
4
Sustainability: A Systems Approach
;This book provides an introduction and thorough explanation of this field, and shows its application in the social and economic management of sustainability.
Anthony M. H. Clayton, Nicholas J. Radcliffe, 1996
5
The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability: Culture's Essential ...
Cultural vitality is an essential to a healthy and sustainable society as social equity, envrinmental responsibilty and economic viability.
Jon Hawkes, 2001
6
Accounting for Sustainability: Practical Insights
The book sets out a number of tools and approaches that have been developed and applied by leading organ.
Anthony G. Hopwood, Jeffrey Unerman, Jessica Fries, 2010
7
The New Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case ...
Fully revised and updated, this 10th anniversary edition clearly demonstrates that, by focusing on seven powerful yet easy-to-grasp sustainability strategies, businesses can: Increase revenue Improve productivity Reduce expenses Decrease ...
Bob Willard, 2013
8
Sustainability: A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management
Arguing that the central problem in conservation is a lack of effective communication, Bryan Norton shows in Sustainability how current linguistic resources discourage any shared, multidisciplinary public deliberation over environmental ...
Bryan G. Norton, 2005
9
Design for Environmental Sustainability
The book provides a comprehensive framework and a practical tool to support the design process.
Carlo Arnaldo Vezzoli, Ezio Manzini, 2008
10
Sustainability Indicators: Measuring the Immeasurable?
"Sustainability Indicators" addresses the crucial issue of sustainability: how can it be measured.
Simon Bell, Stephen Morse, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUSTAINABILITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sustainability is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Earth Day 2015: Hershey Puts Sustainability Where Its Mouth Is
From palm oil to cocoa, Hershey has been taking on sustainability challenges, and racking up accomplishments. The iconic candy-maker, still located in one of ... «brandchannel.com, Apr 15»
2
'Sustainability' gone mad on college campuses
The divestment movement is a manifestation of a larger phenomenon, academia's embrace of “sustainability,” a development explored in “Sustainability: Higher ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
3
Sustainability commission says 'yes' to Portland propane terminal
Pembina Pipeline Co. cleared an early hurdle this week as the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission approved the zone amendment it needs to ... «Portland Business Journal, Apr 15»
4
Citigroup Launches $100 Billion Sustainability Drive
They are also bringing sustainability in-house, launching initiatives to make greater use of clean energy, enhance resource efficiency, and reduce waste and ... «Triple Pundit, Feb 15»
5
Report: Brands are falling short on packaging sustainability
Packaging in general, and plastic packaging in particular, has a long way to go in terms of recycling, according to a pair of environmental groups. The Natural ... «Plastics News, Jan 15»
6
Food companies make Global 100 sustainability index
TORONTO — Five food and beverage companies were recognized in a 2015 Global 100 sustainability index released Jan. 21 by Corporate Knights, ... «Food Business News, Jan 15»
7
Apps Aim To Guide You On 'Sustainable Food' (Whatever That Means)
Others in this space include HowGood, an app that rates food products on 60 indicators of sustainability, and Good Guide, a tool that rates food and other ... «NPR, Oct 14»
8
Why Procter & Gamble is resetting its sustainability goals
Today, Procter & Gamble is updating its sustainability commitments, expanding some of its efforts and dialing back on another. Behind that announcement is a ... «GreenBiz.com, Oct 14»
9
Walmart launches food sustainability initiative
Wal-Mart Stores on Monday introduced a new commitment to food sustainability, saying the effort would contribute to lowering the “true cost” of food while ... «Supermarket News, Oct 14»
10
CSX Named Sustainability Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability
"Sustainable growth is critical to the long-term success of our business and to our ... To learn more about sustainability at CSX, view the company's most recent ... «MarketWatch, Sep 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sustainability [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sustainability>. Apr 2024 ».
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