La sostenibilitat
Example: La sostenibilitat és clau en els projectes d'enginyeria moderna.
Definition
"La sostenibilitat" refers to the ability to maintain or support processes or systems over the long term without depleting resources or causing severe ecological damage. In engineering, it emphasizes designing projects that minimize environmental impact and promote resource efficiency.
Etymology
The word "la sostenibilitat" comes from the Catalan verb 'sostenir,' meaning 'to sustain' or 'to support.' It is related to the Latin 'sustinere,' combining 'sub-' (under) and 'tenere' (to hold). Did you know? The concept gained prominence in the late 20th century with growing environmental awareness.
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"La sostenibilitat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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