sus-
Latinunder, below
Prefix · means "under, below"
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with sus-
Associated Words · 15
sustain
To maintain or keep going; to provide nourishment or support
suspend
To temporarily stop something; to hang from above
sustainable
Able to be maintained long-term without harming the environment
suspension
A temporary halt or removal; particles dispersed in a fluid
susceptible
Likely to be affected or harmed; easily influenced
sustainability
The ability to maintain something without depleting resources or harming the environment
suspense
Excitement or anxiety about an uncertain outcome
unsustainable
Unable to be maintained or continued over time
resuscitate
To restore consciousness or life to someone; to revive
sustainer
A person or thing that sustains; a regular donor
sustainment
The act of sustaining or maintaining something
unsustainability
The condition of being unable to be maintained over time
sustained
Continuing at the same level for a long time
life-sustaining
Necessary for keeping someone alive
self-sustaining
Able to continue or maintain without external support