self-sustaining
|self-sus-tain-ing|
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/ˌsɛlf səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
independent maintenance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-sustaining' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'sustain,' from Latin 'sustinere,' meaning 'to hold up.'
Historical Evolution
'Sustain' changed from the Old French word 'soustenir' and eventually became the modern English word 'sustain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sustain' meant 'to hold up or support,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintain or continue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to maintain oneself or itself without outside aid; capable of providing for one's own needs.
The community aims to be self-sustaining by growing its own food and generating its own energy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 19:36