supporting feature

[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: supporting features
característica de suporte
1. A secondary or supplementary attribute, function, or element that aids or enhances the primary feature of a product, service, or system
The smartphone's camera stabilization is a supporting feature that improves photo quality.
A estabilização de câmera do smartphone é uma característica de suporte que melhora a qualidade da foto.
2. In film or television, a role or character that is not the main focus but contributes to the overall narrative
The actor played a supporting feature in the drama series.
O ator teve um papel de suporte na série de drama.
3. In software or product design, a capability that complements the core functionality
Dark mode is a supporting feature in many modern applications.
O modo escuro é uma característica de suporte em muitos aplicativos modernos.
In Brazil, particularly in the tech industry hubs like São Paulo, 'supporting feature' is commonly discussed in product development meetings and user experience discussions. The term reflects the influence of English in Brazilian tech culture. In Portugal, technical terminology tends to be more formally translated, preferring 'funcionalidade complementar'. In the USA and particularly NYC, this term is standard in tech and entertainment industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
auxiliary featuresecondary featurecomplementary featureancillary featureadditional feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
main featureprimary featurecore featureessential feature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica de suporte
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
São Paulo
recurso secundário
Alternative technical term often used in São Paulo's tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
característica auxiliar
Common variant in Rio de Janeiro business contexts
Portugal
funcionalidade complementar
Portuguese preference for 'funcionalidade complementar' in formal contexts

Related Words

featurefunctionalitycapabilityattributecomponentsupplementary

Related Idioms & Phrases

to play a supporting role
in a supporting capacity
supporting cast
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