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discontinuous support

[ˌdɪs.kən.ˈtɪn.ju.əs səˈpɔːrt]
nounpl: discontinuous supports
suporte descontínuo
1. A form of assistance, backing, or structural support that is not continuous or uninterrupted; support provided at intervals or with breaks
The bridge relies on discontinuous support from multiple pillars rather than a single continuous foundation.
A ponte depende de suporte descontínuo de vários pilares em vez de uma única fundação contínua.
2. In engineering and construction, structural support elements that are separated or interrupted by gaps or spaces
The architect designed the roof with discontinuous support beams to allow for natural light penetration.
O arquiteto projetou o telhado com vigas de suporte descontínuo para permitir a penetração de luz natural.
3. In social or professional contexts, assistance that is provided intermittently rather than on an ongoing basis
The organization offers discontinuous support to small businesses through seasonal grant programs.
A organização oferece suporte descontínuo para pequenas empresas através de programas de bolsas sazonais.
Synonyms
intermittent supportinterrupted supportsegmented supportpartial supportnon-continuous support
Antonyms
continuous supportuninterrupted supportconstant supportongoing supportsustained support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte descontínuo
Standard usage in technical and engineering contexts
Portugal
apoio descontínuo
Preferred term in Portuguese European usage, particularly in structural engineering
Brazil
suporte intermitente
Alternative technical term used in some engineering disciplines

Related Idioms & Phrases

break in support
support with gaps
on-and-off support
piecemeal support
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