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.
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