🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

di supporto

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dee soo-por-toh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Supportive/səˈpɔːtɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"I suoi amici di supporto l'hanno aiutata nei momenti difficili."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Providing help, encouragement, or emotional support.

    "Her supportive friends helped her through tough times."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a willingness to assist or promote the well-being of others.

    "The teacher created a supportive environment for her students."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'supportive' originates from the Middle English term 'supportif', derived from the Old French 'supportif', which in turn comes from the Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone or something that provides assistance or encouragement.

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