unlawfully-supported
|un-law-ful-ly-sup-port-ed|
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/ʌnˈlɔːfəli səˈpɔːrtɪd/
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/ʌnˈlɔːfəli səˈpɔːtɪd/
(support)
assist, bear weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'support' originates from Latin, specifically the 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' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry from underneath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide assistance or backing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported in a manner that is not in accordance with the law.
The project was unlawfully-supported by funds from an undisclosed source.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 17:40