supporting component
[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: supporting components
componente de suporte
1. A secondary part or element that provides structural, functional, or operational assistance to a primary component or system
The metal frame serves as a supporting component for the entire structure.
A estrutura metálica funciona como um componente de suporte para toda a estrutura.
2. In software or systems engineering, a module or service that assists the main application in performing its functions
The authentication service is a supporting component of the web application.
O serviço de autenticação é um componente de suporte da aplicação web.
3. In manufacturing or mechanics, a part that aids in the operation, stability, or maintenance of primary components
The bearing is a supporting component that reduces friction in the engine.
O rolamento é um componente de suporte que reduz o atrito do motor.
This term is predominantly used in technical, engineering, and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese technical communities, 'componente de suporte' and 'componente auxiliar' are equally accepted, though the former is more formal. The concept reflects the modular approach to design prevalent in modern engineering and software development globally.
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