sustention

Meanings

• the act of holding up or supporting; maintenance

  - "The beam sustains the weight of the building."
  - "The teacher's words sustained the students' interest in the lesson."

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Rhymes

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sustenance , resistance , persistence

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sustentation , sustentations , sustentative

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Etymology

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From Old French sustenir, from sub- under + tenir to hold

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1. sustenance: The means by which one obtains the necessary nourishment and support for life.

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In various cultures, sustenation refers to the support or maintenance of life, beliefs, traditions, or institutions. For instance, in ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Cronus was known as the god of sustenation and time.

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