Self-sustaining (adjective)

1. Able to maintain or support oneself without any external help or assistance.
2. Able to function independently without relying on external resources or support.

Origin:

The word "self-sustaining" is formed from the prefix "self-" meaning "one"s own" and the verb "sustain" meaning "to keep going" or "to suppor.t"

Examples:

1. The space station was designed to be self-sustaining, with its own power, water and air systems.
2. The remote village was self-sustaining, with a population that was able to grow its own food, generate its own power and make its own clothes.
3. The company's new product line was a self-sustaining revenue stream that required little to no additional resources to maintain.
4. The self-sustaining ecosystem of the rainforest was able to support a wide variety of plant and animal life.
5. The self-sustaining nature of the business model allowed it to continue operating even during times of economic downturn.