complex whole
[ˈkɒmpleks hoʊl]
nounpl: complex wholes
todo complexo
1. A unified entity composed of many interconnected or interrelated parts that function together as a single system
The human body is a complex whole made up of billions of cells working in harmony.
O corpo humano é um todo complexo composto por bilhões de células funcionando em harmonia.
2. In philosophy, a totality that cannot be fully understood by analyzing its individual components in isolation
Society operates as a complex whole where individual actions affect the broader system.
A sociedade funciona como um todo complexo onde ações individuais afetam o sistema mais amplo.
3. An intricate combination or amalgamation of diverse elements forming an integrated structure
The ecosystem represents a complex whole in which all organisms depend on each other.
O ecossistema representa um todo complexo no qual todos os organismos dependem uns dos outros.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and scientific contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It reflects systems thinking and holistic perspectives prevalent in modern education and research, emphasizing how multiple elements interact to create emergent properties not found in individual components.
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