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Unsupporting

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

That serves no supporting purpose in a structure..

Definitions by Sense

  1. That serves no supporting purpose in a structure.
  2. Unsupportive.

Example Sentences

The calculated shearing stress on the adjoining and unsupporting strata...
The table is deliberately confined to three of the factors, namely lack of intellectual ability, unsupporting home background, and personal factors.

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What does unsupporting mean?

Unsupporting means That serves no supporting purpose in a structure..

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What is the opposite of unsupporting?

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How do you use unsupporting in a sentence?

The calculated shearing stress on the adjoining and unsupporting strata...

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