Sustained: meaning, definitions and examples
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sustained
[ səˈsteɪnd ]
long-lasting
Continuing for an extended period of time without interruption or weakening. Consistent and steady in performance or effect.
Synonyms
continuous, persistent, prolonged
Examples of usage
- She showed sustained improvement in her grades throughout the school year.
- The team's sustained effort paid off with a championship win.
legal
Upholding or affirming a decision or verdict on appeal. To maintain or support the validity of.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court sustained the objection raised by the defense attorney.
- The judge sustained the jury's verdict and dismissed the case.
music
A prolonged musical tone or chord. A note or series of notes held or repeated in a composition.
Synonyms
continuous sound, prolonged tone, sustained pitch
Examples of usage
- The violinist played a sustained note that resonated throughout the concert hall.
- The sustained chords created a sense of tension in the musical piece.
Translations
Translations of the word "sustained" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sustentado
🇮🇳 निरंतर
🇩🇪 anhalten
🇮🇩 berkelanjutan
🇺🇦 тривалий
🇵🇱 utrzymany
🇯🇵 持続的
🇫🇷 soutenu
🇪🇸 sostenido
🇹🇷 sürekli
🇰🇷 지속적인
🇸🇦 مستمر
🇨🇿 trvalý
🇸🇰 udržateľný
🇨🇳 持续的
🇸🇮 vzdržljiv
🇮🇸 viðvarandi
🇰🇿 тұрақты
🇬🇪 მუდმივი
🇦🇿 dayanıqlı
🇲🇽 sostenido
Etymology
The word 'sustained' originated from the Latin word 'sustinere', which means 'to hold up' or 'to support'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-15th century. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings, from the continuous support of an idea or argument to the long-lasting effect of a particular action. The concept of sustainability and endurance is often associated with the word 'sustained', highlighting the importance of consistency and resilience in different contexts.
See also: sustain, sustainability, sustainable, sustainably, sustaining, sustainment, sustenance, unsustainability, unsustainable.