🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

sostegno

Pronunciation / Transliteration: so'steɲɲo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Backing/ˈbæk.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il progetto ha ricevuto un sostegno significativo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Support or assistance provided to someone or something.

    "The project received backing from several influential investors."
  2. 2

    A layer or material that provides support or reinforcement.

    "The backing of the fabric is made from a durable synthetic material."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'backing' originates from the Old English 'bacan', meaning to support or assist. It evolved through Middle English as 'baken', referring to the act of providing support or reinforcement, particularly in contexts of music and finance.

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