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corporate-supportive

|cor/po/rate-sup/por/tive|

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/ˈkɔːrpərət səˈpɔːrtɪv/

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/ˈkɔːpərət səˈpɔːtɪv/

supporting businesses

Etymology
Etymology Information

'corporate-supportive' originates from the combination of 'corporate' and 'supportive'. 'Corporate' comes from Latin 'corporatus', meaning 'formed into a body', and 'supportive' from Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry or bring up'.

Historical Evolution

'Corporate' evolved from the Latin 'corporatus' through Old French 'corporatif', while 'supportive' evolved from Latin 'supportare' through Old French 'supporter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'corporate' referred to a body or group, and 'supportive' meant to carry or uphold. Together, they evolved to mean supporting corporate entities.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

showing support or favor towards corporate entities or activities.

The new policy is corporate-supportive, encouraging businesses to invest more.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 13:33