English · Word Candidate

sustaining

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sustainings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process by which something is sustained or upheld.

Noun

Examples

Beginnings are very different from sustainings; the irregular, often violent, and improvised actions of the founder hero must be succeeded by the regular election of leaders according to law.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.

Adjective

Examples

[…] eternall life, the end of all our wearisome labours, and all our sustaining hopes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sustaining” mean?

The process by which something is sustained or upheld.

Is “sustaining” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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