supportfuladj.

Brit.

/səˈpɔːtf(ᵿ)l/, U.S.

/səˈpɔrtfəl/

Forms: see support n. and -ful suffix

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: support n., -ful suffix.

Etymology: < support n. + -ful suffix. Compare earlier supporting adj., supportive adj.

Somewhat rare.

That provides support, supportive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > [adjective]

sustaining?c1425

affirmative?1504

supportable1531

upholding1553

supportive1593

supportful1610

underpropping1614

subjunctive1656

buttressing1672

supportative1803

upholdatory1829

sustenant1874

hand-holding1920

1610 R. Niccols Englands Eliza in Mirour for Magistrates (new ed.) 821 Vpon th' Eolian gods supportfull wings.

?1615 G. Chapman tr. Homer Odysses (new ed.) xxiii. 182 A Cities most supportfull Lords.

1860 Lancet 4 Aug. 120/2 In interpreting the facts which I adduce as supportful of this opinion, I find myself, happily, under no necessity for disturbing the existing..ideas entertained respecting muscular action.

1896 W. Dodsworth Treasury Question (LSE Sel. Pamphlets) 15 The power of each is impaired and the affairs in which they are mutually supportful are thrown into a confusion which imperils all financial interests.

1995 E. Schopler Parent Survival Man. ii. 29 Supportful employment staff hit on a resourceful solution for turning the problem into a constructive activity.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	supportful
释义	supportfuladj. Brit. /səˈpɔːtf(ᵿ)l/, U.S. /səˈpɔrtfəl/ Forms: see support n. and -ful suffix Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: support n., -ful suffix. Etymology: < support n. + -ful suffix. Compare earlier supporting adj., supportive adj. Somewhat rare. That provides support, supportive. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > [adjective] sustaining?c1425 affirmative?1504 supportable1531 upholding1553 supportive1593 supportful1610 underpropping1614 subjunctive1656 buttressing1672 supportative1803 upholdatory1829 sustenant1874 hand-holding1920 1610 R. Niccols Englands Eliza in Mirour for Magistrates (new ed.) 821 Vpon th' Eolian gods supportfull wings. ?1615 G. Chapman tr. Homer Odysses (new ed.) xxiii. 182 A Cities most supportfull Lords. 1860 Lancet 4 Aug. 120/2 In interpreting the facts which I adduce as supportful of this opinion, I find myself, happily, under no necessity for disturbing the existing..ideas entertained respecting muscular action. 1896 W. Dodsworth Treasury Question (LSE Sel. Pamphlets) 15 The power of each is impaired and the affairs in which they are mutually supportful are thrown into a confusion which imperils all financial interests. 1995 E. Schopler Parent Survival Man. ii. 29 Supportful employment staff hit on a resourceful solution for turning the problem into a constructive activity. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1610
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