child elements
[tʃaɪld ˈɛləmənts]
nounpl: child elements
elementos filhos
1. In computing and data structures, elements that are nested within or subordinate to a parent element in a hierarchical structure
In XML, child elements are contained within parent elements and inherit some of their properties.
Em XML, elementos filhos estão contidos dentro de elementos pai e herdam algumas de suas propriedades.
2. In DOM (Document Object Model), nodes that are directly contained within a parent node
The JavaScript code loops through all child elements of the div to apply styling.
O código JavaScript percorre todos os elementos filhos da div para aplicar estilo.
3. In family relationships, offspring or descendants of a parent
The child elements of a royal lineage often have significant responsibilities.
Os elementos filhos de uma linhagem real frequentemente têm responsabilidades significativas.
This is primarily a technical term used in programming and web development contexts. It is equally used in Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries without significant regional variation. The term became prevalent with the rise of XML and web technologies in the 1990s-2000s.
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