basic characters
[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈkærɪktərz]
nounpl: basic characters
caracteres básicos
1. The fundamental or essential characters in a writing system, alphabet, or character set that form the foundation for all other variations
The basic characters of the English alphabet are the 26 letters from A to Z.
Os caracteres básicos do alfabeto inglês são as 26 letras de A a Z.
2. In computing, the essential ASCII characters or Unicode characters required for standard text representation
The system supports basic characters including letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
O sistema suporta caracteres básicos incluindo letras, números e sinais de pontuação.
3. The fundamental traits or qualities that define something in its simplest form
Understanding the basic characters of human behavior helps in psychology.
Compreender os caracteres básicos do comportamento humano ajuda na psicologia.
This term is primarily used in technical, educational, and linguistic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it is commonly used in computing education and documentation. The concept emphasizes the importance of understanding foundational elements before advancing to more complex topics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to basics - return to basic characters and principles
master the basics - understand and learn the basic characters first
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