basic divisions

[ˈbeɪsɪk dɪˈvɪʒənz]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundamental divisionsprimary categoriesmain sectionselementary partskey subdivisions
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex divisionsadvanced subdivisionsdetailed classificationsintricate distinctions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
divisões básicas
Standard usage across Brazil for elementary categories or primary organizational structures
São Paulo
divisões básicas / divisões fundamentais
Used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
divisões básicas
Common in educational and institutional settings
Portugal
divisões básicas / divisões elementares
Used similarly but 'elementares' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

classificationcategorizationtaxonomysegmentationpartitioningstructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down into basic divisions
understand the basic divisions of something
establish basic divisions
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