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What does the term sustainability come from?

A Latin word meaning to maintain or endure.

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Why: The word comes from Latin sustinere, meaning to maintain, support, uphold, or endure.

Huh, didn't know that: The word comes from Latin sustinere, meaning to maintain, support, uphold, or endure.

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Sustinere sounds like 'sustain a bear,' but it means to endure.
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Answer: A Latin word meaning to maintain or endure. The word comes from Latin sustinere, meaning to maintain, support, uphold, or endure.

  1. Sustainability en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability
    The term sustainability is derived from the Latin word sustinere.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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