sustenance
|sus/te/nance|
/ˈsʌstənəns/
nourishment and support
Etymology
'sustenance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'soustenance,' where 'soustenir' meant 'to hold up or support.'
'soustenance' transformed into the Middle English word 'sustenaunce,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sustenance.'
Initially, it meant 'support or maintenance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'nourishment or means of living.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
The villagers relied on fish as their primary sustenance.
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Noun 2
the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence.
The charity provides sustenance for the homeless.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39