complex entry
[/kəmˈplɛks ˈɛntri/]
nounpl: complex entries
entrada complexa
1. A dictionary or reference entry that contains multiple related definitions, subentries, or cross-references within a single main entry
The word 'run' is a complex entry with over fifty different meanings.
A palavra 'run' é uma entrada complexa com mais de cinquenta significados diferentes.
2. A data structure or record that combines multiple fields or components into one unified entry
The database required a complex entry to store all customer information in one record.
O banco de dados exigia uma entrada complexa para armazenar todas as informações do cliente em um único registro.
3. A lexicographic entry that shows various grammatical forms, etymologies, and usage examples
This complex entry includes verb conjugations, noun declensions, and historical usage.
Esta entrada complexa inclui conjugações verbais, declinações nominais e uso histórico.
This term is primarily used in academic, lexicographic, and technical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It's commonly encountered in dictionary-making, database design, and information management fields rather than in everyday conversation.
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