beginning element

[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: beginning elements
elemento inicial
1. The first or starting component of a sequence, structure, or process
The beginning element of the novel sets the tone for the entire story.
O elemento inicial do romance estabelece o tom para toda a história.
2. In mathematics or computing, the first item in a list, array, or set
In programming, you often need to identify the beginning element of an array.
Na programação, você frequentemente precisa identificar o elemento inicial de um array.
3. The fundamental or basic part that starts something
Understanding grammar is a beginning element of language learning.
Compreender gramática é um elemento inicial do aprendizado de idiomas.
This term is commonly used in educational, technical, and literary contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in academic writing, software development documentation, and language instruction materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
starting elementinitial elementfirst elementopening element
Antonyms / Antônimos
ending elementfinal elementlast elementclosing element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento inicial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elemento de início
Alternative phrasing used in technical contexts
Portugal
elemento inicial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal academic usage

Related Words

elementbeginningstartinitialcommencementinception

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the beginning
starting from scratch
the first step
ground zero
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