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connected region

[kəˈnɛktɪd ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: connected regions
região conexa
1. In topology and mathematics, a region or set that cannot be separated into two non-empty disjoint open sets; a topological space where any two points can be connected by a continuous path
The entire plane is a connected region because any two points can be joined by a continuous curve.
O plano inteiro é uma região conexa porque quaisquer dois pontos podem ser unidos por uma curva contínua.
2. A geographic or spatial area that forms a single unified territory without internal divisions or separations
The connected region of the national park allows uninterrupted wildlife migration.
A região conexa do parque nacional permite a migração ininterrupta da vida selvagem.
Synonyms
connected setconnected spaceconnected domainunified regioncontiguous area
Antonyms
disconnected regiondisconnected setdisjoint regionseparated region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região conexa
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazil
Portugal
região conexa
Standard mathematical terminology used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

in one piece
without breaks
continuous territory
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