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supportability

supportability

6.7
The ability of a structure to hold weight without falling down
  • noun
  • /səˌpɔːrtəˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
: 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
3 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
robusticity
vssupportability
  • Specialized
1 8.8

How well a thing stays strong and works under stress

is about structural load capacity not just overall strength
supportiveness
vssupportability
1 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

Antonyms

instability
91 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
16 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.