Sustentationnoun
The act or the result of sustaining; sustainment.
Sustentationnoun
The aggregate of the functions by which a living organism is maintained in a normal condition of weight and growth.
Sustentationnoun
(Christianity) The scheme by which the ministers of the Free Church of Scotland are supported by voluntary contributions not local or congregational, but with a national altruism or solidarity paid into a great central fund, out of which equal stipends are paid to all alike.
Sustentationnoun
The act of sustaining, or the state of being sustained; preservation from falling; support; sustenance; maintenance.
Sustentationnoun
The aggregate of the functions by which a living organism is maintained in a normal condition of weight and growth.
Sustentationnoun
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence;
Sustenationnoun
(uncommon) The process of sustaining something; sustentation; maintenance.