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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 \ ˈsə-stən-ˌtā-tiv , sə-ˈsten-tə-tiv \ adjective
, sə-ˈsten-tə-tiv \ adjective
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The first known use of sustentation was in the 14th century
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