unsupported element
[/ʌnsəˈpɔːrtɪd ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: unsupported elements
elemento não suportado
1. A component, feature, or tag in software, markup language, or a system that is not recognized, accepted, or functional in a particular application, browser, or platform
The HTML5 video element was an unsupported element in older versions of Internet Explorer.
O elemento de vídeo HTML5 era um elemento não suportado em versões antigas do Internet Explorer.
2. In technical contexts, a structural or functional component that lacks the necessary resources, compatibility, or validation to operate correctly
The application threw an error because it encountered an unsupported element in the XML file.
A aplicação gerou um erro porque encontrou um elemento não suportado no arquivo XML.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, web design, and IT fields. The term appears frequently in error messages, documentation, and developer forums in both English and Portuguese-speaking communities. It reflects the global nature of technology where developers worldwide encounter compatibility issues across different platforms and browser versions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw an unsupported element error
handle unsupported elements gracefully
fall back from unsupported elements
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