bare objects
[/bɛr ˈɑbdʒɪkts/]
nounpl: bare objects
objetos nus; objetos desprotegidos; objetos sem embalagem
1. Objects that are unpackaged, unprotected, or exposed without covering or wrapping; items in their natural or unadorned state
The store displays bare objects on the shelves without any protective casing.
A loja exibe objetos nus nas prateleiras sem qualquer proteção.
2. In philosophy and ontology, basic entities or things as they exist fundamentally, stripped of qualities or properties
Philosophers debated whether bare objects could exist independently of their properties.
Filósofos debateram se objetos nus poderiam existir independentemente de suas propriedades.
3. In computing and programming contexts, basic data structures or instances without additional frameworks or abstractions
The API returns bare objects without any metadata attached.
A API retorna objetos nus sem metadados anexados.
The term 'bare objects' is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and retail contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it reflects either a literal meaning (unpackaged items in stores) or a highly specialized philosophical discourse. In the USA, the term is most commonly found in academic philosophy, especially in discussions of metaphysics and ontology, where it represents foundational concepts in debates about substance and properties.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bare necessities - essentials only
the bare bones - the basic facts or structure
bare-faced lie - an obvious, unadorned falsehood
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