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supportability

supportability

6.7
The ability of a structure to hold weight without falling down
  • noun
  • /səˌpɔːrtəˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : capacidad de soporte
  • Designers must consider the supportability of new furniture to ensure safety.

Examples

  • After several modifications, the supportability of the structure improved significantly.

  • The supportability of the bridge was evaluated before allowing vehicles to cross.

  • The supportability of the bridge was tested thoroughly.

  • Engineers assess the supportability of various designs.

  • The supportability of the building was confirmed by rigorous testing methods.

  • Engineers conducted various tests to determine the supportability of the new stadium design.

  • Before construction, the supportability of the structure was a key factor in the planning process.

Synonyms

robustness
vssupportability
2 5.5

Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions

focuses on bearing weight and stability rather than broad resilience
sturdiness
vssupportability
1 3.4

An object that is strong and does not break easily

focuses on weight bearing capacity rather than general ruggedness
firmness
vssupportability
1 3.0

Being steady and held in one place without moving

describes carrying load and resisting collapse rather than mere fixity
supportiveness
vssupportability
3.8

Keeping something steady and holding it in place, like a mattress or chair

measures ability to carry weight and remain stable under load
robusticity
vssupportability
  • Specialized
8.8

How well a thing stays strong and works under stress

is about structural load capacity not just overall strength

Antonyms

instability
114 5.1

A situation that changes easily and can fail, for example in politics

How Stable

lift capacity
  • Specialized
1 4.5
supportability
  • Specialized
6.7
fragility
17 5.2

Surface Forms

supportability singular
supportabilities plural

Morphology

supportability = supportable (transparent) = support + able + ity

Formed regularly from 'support' -> 'supportable' -> 'supportability'; the meaning relating to bearing weight follows productive English morphology.

Etymology

Supportability comes from the word support ('to hold up' or 'carry') and the ending -ability ('ability to'). So it literally means the 'ability to be held up', which is why we use it for bridges, furniture, and other things that must bear weight.