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sustentation

/ˌsʌs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌsʌs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по поддержанию жизни, особенно путем предоставления пищи или средств к существованию.

A noun referring to the act of sustaining life, especially by providing food or the means of subsistence.

uncountable

  1. Act of sustaining lifeC2formal

    The process of maintaining life through nourishment or providing the means of subsistence.

    ruПоддержание жизни

    • The charity focuses on the sustentation of impoverished communities.
    • A balanced diet is essential for the sustentation of good health.
    • The government provided funds for the sustentation of the local food bank.

    Synonymsalimentationkeeplivelihoodmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenanceupkeep

Forms
  • sustentations plural form
  • sustentations' possessive plural form
  • sustentation's possessive singular form