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supportiveness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səˈpɔːrtɪvnəs/

KK: /səˈpɔrtɪvnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being helpful and encouraging to others.


Example

Her supportiveness made it easier for everyone to share their ideas.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate your supportiveness during tough times.
Sloth B
Of course! We're friends, and that's what matters.
Sloth A
It makes such a difference to know someone has my back.
Sloth B
Absolutely, we all need a little supportiveness in our lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
encouragement
assistance
helpfulness
Antonyms
hindrance
obstruction
neglect
Root Explanation

Supportiveness → It is formed from "support" (from Old French *supporter*, meaning to carry or bear) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "supportiveness" refers to the quality of providing support or assistance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'support' which means to carry or help, and remember that 'supportiveness' is the quality of being helpful or providing support.

Visually Confused Words
sportiveness
sportiness
unsupportedness
superlativeness
furtiveness
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