sus·ten·ta·tion
| \ ˌsə-stən-ˈtā-shən
, -ˌsten- \
, -ˌsten- \
Definition of sustentation
1
: the act of sustaining : the state of being sustained: such as
a
: maintenance, upkeep
b
: preservation, conservation
c
: maintenance of life, growth, or morale
d
: provision with sustenance
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sustentative
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ˈsə-stən-ˌtā-tiv
, sə-ˈsten-tə-tiv
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adjective
, sə-ˈsten-tə-tiv
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adjective
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustentation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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