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concealed structure

[kənˈsiːld ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: concealed structures
estrutura oculta
1. A building or framework that is hidden from view, either intentionally or by design
The concealed structure behind the wall was discovered during renovations.
A estrutura oculta atrás da parede foi descoberta durante as reformas.
2. In architecture and engineering, a load-bearing or supporting system that is not visible to the naked eye
The concealed structure of the modern building includes reinforced steel beams.
A estrutura oculta do edifício moderno inclui vigas de aço reforçado.
3. A hidden organizational or hierarchical system
The company's concealed structure showed a complex chain of command.
A estrutura oculta da empresa revelava uma cadeia de comando complexa.
Synonyms
hidden frameworkinternal structureunderlying systemestrutura subjacentearmação oculta
Antonyms
exposed structurevisible frameworkestrutura expostaestrutura visível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura oculta
Standard usage in construction and architecture
São Paulo
estrutura encoberta
Alternative term commonly used in technical documents
Portugal
estrutura encobertal estrutura dissimulada
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind the scenes
what lies beneath
o que está por trás
estrutura de fundo
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