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LIFE-SUSTAINING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does life-sustaining mean?
• LIFE-SUSTAINING (adjective)
The adjective LIFE-SUSTAINING has 1 sense:
1. performing an essential function in the living body
Familiarity information: LIFE-SUSTAINING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Performing an essential function in the living body
Synonyms:
life-sustaining; vital
Context example:
life-giving love and praise
Similar:
essential (basic and fundamental)
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