supported element
[/səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: supported elements
elemento suportado
1. In engineering and construction, a structural component that is held up or reinforced by another structural member or system
The beam acts as a supported element resting on two concrete columns.
A viga atua como um elemento suportado apoiado em duas colunas de concreto.
2. In software development and web standards, a feature or functionality that is officially recognized and functional in a particular application or platform
HTML5 video is now a supported element in all modern browsers.
O vídeo HTML5 agora é um elemento suportado em todos os navegadores modernos.
3. In linguistics and grammar, a linguistic unit that relies on another unit for its complete meaning or structure
In this sentence, the dependent clause is a supported element of the main clause.
Nesta sentença, a oração subordinada é um elemento suportado da oração principal.
The term 'supported element' is primarily used in technical fields such as construction, engineering, and software development. In Brazil, it's commonly found in technical documentation and academic contexts. The distinction between 'suportado' (supported in the sense of upheld) and 'apoiado' (supported in the sense of resting on) is nuanced, with 'apoiado' being more common in structural engineering, while 'suportado' is more frequently used in software and abstract contexts.
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