constituent element
[/kənˈstɪtʃuənt ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: constituent elements
elemento constituinte
1. A component or part that is essential to the formation or composition of something; a fundamental ingredient or piece that, combined with others, creates a whole
The constituent elements of water are hydrogen and oxygen.
Os elementos constituintes da água são hidrogênio e oxigênio.
2. In law and politics, a basic structural or compositional part that forms the basis of a system or organization
Freedom of speech is a constituent element of democracy.
A liberdade de expressão é um elemento constituinte da democracia.
3. In chemistry and physics, the fundamental substances or particles that combine to form a compound or material
Carbon and hydrogen are constituent elements of organic compounds.
Carbono e hidrogênio são elementos constituintes dos compostos orgânicos.
This term is widely used in Brazilian academic, scientific, and legal discourse. In Portugal, 'elemento constitutivo' is preferred, particularly in constitutional law. The phrase is fundamental to discussions about composition, structure, and organization across multiple disciplines in both Brazil and the USA.
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