By: Boston Gilbert The dictionary by Merriam-Webster lists three definitions for the word sustainable . First, it defines sustainable as "capable of being sustained." Second, "of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged." Last, "of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods." Essential in understanding sustainability, the first definition for sustainable includes the word "sustained." Merriam-Webster defines "sustained" as "maintained at length without interruption or weakening." Sustainability being maintainable "without...weakening" infers it is strong. Merriam-Webster's first three definitions for strength illustrate such as the "capacity for exertion or endurance," the "power to resist force" and the "power of resisting attack." A synony
