Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustentation
Noun
/ˌsʌstəntˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of sustaining or providing support.
Examples
- The sustentation of the structure was ensured by solid foundations.
- In philosophy, the concept of sustentation can refer to the support that existence provides to various beings.
Meaning
Sustentation refers to the process of supporting or maintaining something in existence, often used in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- Support
- Maintenance
- Upholding
- Endurance
