illicitly-sustained
|il-lic-it-ly-sus-tained|
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/ɪˈlɪsɪtli səˈsteɪnd/
(sustain)
maintainable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sustain' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sustinere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'sustinere' transformed into the Old French word 'sustenir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sustain' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold up or support,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintain or continue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or continued in a manner that is not legally permitted or sanctioned.
The organization was found to be illicitly-sustained through unauthorized funding.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 12:13