noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of the noun phrase)
divisões básicas
1. The fundamental or elementary categories that something is separated or organized into
The basic divisions of the human body include the head, torso, and limbs.
As divisões básicas do corpo humano incluem a cabeça, o tronco e os membros.
2. Primary or essential distinctions made between different groups, concepts, or subjects
The basic divisions in biology are kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
As divisões básicas da biologia são reino, filo, classe, ordem, família, gênero e espécie.
3. Fundamental organizational structures or departments within an institution
The company's basic divisions include sales, marketing, and operations.
As divisões básicas da empresa incluem vendas, marketing e operações.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian educational contexts, particularly in scientific classification, business organization, and institutional structures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic curricula and corporate hierarchies. The phrase emphasizes simplicity and foundational understanding, making it useful for introductory explanations of complex systems.