asymmetrical decline
[ə-ˈsi-mə-tri-kəl dɪ-ˈklīn]
nounpl: asymmetrical declines
declínio assimétrico
1. A process of deterioration or decrease that occurs unevenly or unequally across different components, regions, or time periods
The company experienced an asymmetrical decline in sales, with some regions performing poorly while others remained stable.
A empresa experimentou um declínio assimétrico nas vendas, com algumas regiões tendo desempenho ruim enquanto outras permaneceram estáveis.
2. In economics or geopolitics, a decline or loss of power or influence that affects different actors or areas disproportionately
Scholars debate whether the United States faces asymmetrical decline compared to rising powers.
Os estudiosos debatem se os Estados Unidos enfrentam um declínio assimétrico comparado aos poderes emergentes.
3. A structural or physical deterioration that is not uniform or balanced
The building showed signs of asymmetrical decline due to uneven foundation settling.
O edifício mostrava sinais de declínio assimétrico devido ao assentamento desigual da fundação.
The term 'asymmetrical decline' gained prominence in American geopolitical discourse during the 2000s-2010s when analysts discussed the relative decline of U.S. power compared to emerging economies. In Brazil, it is primarily used in academic, economic, and strategic studies contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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