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supporting subjects

[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/]
nounpl: supporting subjects
disciplinas de apoio / matérias complementares
1. Academic subjects or courses that complement a student's main field of study, providing foundational knowledge or specialized skills related to the primary subject
In her engineering degree, mathematics and physics are supporting subjects that strengthen her core curriculum.
Em seu curso de engenharia, matemática e física são disciplinas de apoio que fortalecem seu currículo principal.
2. Elective or secondary courses taken alongside major subjects to enhance overall academic development
The student chose chemistry as a supporting subject to complement her biology major.
A aluna escolheu química como matéria complementar para complementar sua especialização em biologia.
Synonyms
complementary subjectsauxiliary subjectssupplementary courseselective subjectsminor subjects
Antonyms
major subjectscore subjectsprincipal subjectsmain courses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disciplinas de apoio / matérias complementares
Standard usage in Brazilian educational system
São Paulo
disciplinas auxiliares
Common in São Paulo schools and universities
Portugal
disciplinas de apoio / unidades curriculares complementares
Standard in Portuguese higher education
Rio de Janeiro
matérias de reforço / disciplinas secundárias
Informal usage in Rio schools

Related Idioms & Phrases

strengthen one's academic foundation
complement core studies
broaden educational horizons
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