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basic building block

[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈbɪldɪŋ blɑːk]
nounpl: basic building blocks
bloco de construção básico
1. A fundamental element or component that serves as the foundation for creating something larger or more complex
DNA is the basic building block of all living organisms.
O DNA é o bloco de construção básico de todos os organismos vivos.
2. An essential unit or principle upon which a system or structure is built
Trust is a basic building block of any healthy relationship.
A confiança é um bloco de construção básico de qualquer relacionamento saudável.
Synonyms
fundamental elementessential componentfoundationcornerstonebase unit
Antonyms
superstructurecomplex structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloco de construção básico
most common usage
Brazil
elemento fundamental
alternative used in technical contexts
Portugal
unidade construtiva básica
formal/technical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

build from the ground up
lay the foundation
start from scratch
the nuts and bolts
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