noun · academic
sustainability
/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/sus·tain·a·BIL·i·ty
the ability to continue something over a long period without causing harm or running out of resources
Examples
“Many governments now prioritise sustainability in energy policy.”
“Students should discuss sustainability when talking about urban planning.”
“Companies report on sustainability to show long-term planning.”
Band 8 sentence
“When assessing urban projects, planners must balance economic growth with environmental sustainability to avoid future crises.”
Collocations
- environmental sustainability
- long-term sustainability
- promote sustainability
Word family
Common mistakes
We need more sustainable in cities.→We need more sustainability in cities.
The sustainability of environment is important.→The sustainability of the environment is important.
Say it for a higher band
5green→6sustainable→7+sustainability
Synonyms
durability
viability
Easily confused
sustainable
“Adopting sustainable farming methods improved long-term sustainability.”
Related words
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In -ity
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