sustainably

[ suh-stey-nuh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that allows for continual use of a natural resource without depleting it or causing environmental damage:

   sustainably grown coffee.

2. in a way that can be sustained in the long term:

   a sustainably profitable business.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sustainably¹

First recorded in 1840–45; sustainable ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

A suite of agricultural techniques called integrated pest management combines biological, chemical and mechanical controls to sustainably manage pests.

From Science Daily

As a regional resource that can be sustainably utilized, it represents a bioeconomy opportunity and is an example for other regions.

From Science Daily

"It brings our aspiration of a new home in the region closer and hopefully demonstrates our determination to recover Wasps sustainably."

From BBC

"Similarly, wage growth is gradually slowing but remains too high still to deliver inflation sustainably at target."

From BBC

The decision to eradicate promotion and relegation in an organic way might be an anathema to British sports fans but this is one way of trying to improve standards and force clubs to think sustainably.

From BBC