sustainability
nounfemininetécnico/suʃtẽtɐbiliˈdadɨ/high
sus·ten·ta·bi·li·da·de
Definition
The ability to be maintained or sustained, especially regarding the use of natural resources in a way that does not compromise the needs of future generations.
The company adopted environmental sustainability policies.
Economic development must go hand in hand with sustainability.
Common collocations
environmental sustainabilityeconomic sustainabilitysustainable developmentprinciples of sustainability
Etymology
Derivado de 'sustentável' + '-idade'. Do latim 'sustentare'.