arquivístico
1. relating to or suitable for storage in an archive; designed to last indefinitely without deterioration
The museum uses archival paper to preserve historical documents.
O museu usa papel arquivístico para preservar documentos históricos.
2. concerning the preservation and organization of historical records and documents
She works in archival research at the Library of Congress.
Ela trabalha em pesquisa arquivística na Biblioteca do Congresso.
3. of or relating to archives or the materials stored in them
The archival collection includes photographs from the 1920s.
A coleção arquivística inclui fotografias dos anos 1920.
The term 'archival' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian cultural institutions, particularly in libraries, museums, and historical societies. In Brazil, 'arquivístico' reflects the importance placed on documentary heritage preservation, especially regarding colonial documents and national archives. The concept is closely tied to professional archivists and the field of 'ciência arquivística' (archival science).
Related Idioms & Phrases
archival quality - materials that meet preservation standards
archival value - the historical importance of a document or object
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