supported part

[/səˈpɔːrtɪd pɑːrt/]
nounpl: supported parts
peça suportada
1. A component or structural element that is held up, reinforced, or maintained by another part or force
The supported part of the bridge rests on the main pillars.
A peça suportada da ponte repousa nos pilares principais.
2. In engineering or architecture, any structural member that bears weight or stress from another element
The shelf is a supported part that depends on the wall brackets for stability.
A prateleira é uma peça suportada que depende dos suportes de parede para estabilidade.
3. In software or technology, a feature or component that is maintained or backed by a system or framework
This file format is a supported part of the new operating system.
Este formato de arquivo é uma peça suportada do novo sistema operacional.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and architectural contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential vocabulary for construction professionals, engineers, and technical documentation. In Brazil, the term is widely used in construction and industrial sectors without significant regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
load-bearing componentsupported elementdependent partstructural member
Antonyms / Antônimos
supporting partload-bearing structuresupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peça suportada
Standard term used in engineering and construction contexts
São Paulo
elemento suportado
More technical variant used in industrial settings
Portugal
peça suportada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese with slight formality variations
Technical contexts
parte sustentada
Alternative formal term in specialized engineering discourse

Related Words

support structureload-bearingstructural supportreinforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

load-bearing support
structural integrity
weight distribution
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