supported
/səˈpɔɹtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Held in position, especially from below.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Furnished with corroborating evidence.
Adjective
Examples
At first his mother treated his theories as the wild ravings of inexperience. But they were so systematically arranged, and his arguments so well supported, that though still in appearance incredulous, she began to fear him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “supported” mean?
Held in position, especially from below.
Is “supported” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.