supportable
|sup-port-a-ble|
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/səˈpɔːrtəbl/
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/səˈpɔːtəbl/
(support)
assist, bear weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'supportable' originates from the Latin word 'supportare', where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'portare' meant 'to carry'.
Historical Evolution
'supportare' transformed into the Old French word 'supporter', and eventually became the modern English word 'support' with the suffix '-able' added to form 'supportable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry under', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being supported'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being supported or upheld.
The bridge is supportable by the new beams.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45