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Definition of sustained

sustained

/səˈsteɪnd/
sus · tained
Adverb:sustainedly
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• adjective

1

Continuing for an extended period or without interruption; maintained at a steady level of intensity or activity.

Example

"Achieving fluency in a second language requires sustained effort and daily practice over several years."

2

In law, upheld or accepted as valid by a judge or court (especially of a legal objection).

Example

"The defense attorney's objection was declared sustained by the judge, preventing the witness from answering the question."

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• Rhymes for sustained

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sustainability
sustainable
sustainably
sustained
sustainedly
sustainer
sustainment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the past participle of the verb 'sustain', which entered Middle English via Old French 'sustenir', from Latin 'sustinere' ('to hold up, support, or endure'), composed of 'sub-' ('under') and 'tenere' ('to hold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sustained. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sustained
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