Meaning of the word supportive in English
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supportive
US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv/
Adjective
1.
providing encouragement or emotional help
Example:
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She has a very supportive family.
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His colleagues were very supportive during his illness.
2.
providing a basis, foundation, or evidence for something
Example:
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The new data is supportive of our hypothesis.
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The evidence was not supportive of his claims.
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