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How do you spell Sustainable?

Correct spelling

sustainable

SUSTAIN + ABLE.

Why is sustainable spelled this way?

From Latin sustinere, to hold up. SUB (from below) + TENERE (to hold). Something sustainable can be held up from below — practices that support themselves without depleting their foundation.

Common misspellings of sustainable

sustainblesustaniblesustainabelsustianable

Example

We need sustainable energy sources.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sustainable?+
The correct spelling is "sustainable". SUSTAIN + ABLE.
Is it sustainble or sustainable?+
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Other commonly misspelled words

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