decoupled component

[dɪˈkaʊpəld kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: decoupled components
componente desacoplado
1. A software or system component that is designed to operate independently with minimal dependencies on other components, reducing interdependencies and improving modularity
The development team refactored the application to use decoupled components, making it easier to test and maintain each module separately.
A equipe de desenvolvimento refatorou a aplicação para usar componentes desacoplados, tornando mais fácil testar e manter cada módulo separadamente.
2. In architecture and engineering, a structural element that is separated or isolated from others to prevent the transmission of stress, vibration, or motion between them
The building's foundation uses decoupled components to minimize earthquake damage.
A fundação do edifício usa componentes desacoplados para minimizar danos causados por terremotos.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts within software development, systems engineering, and architecture. It reflects modern software design philosophy that emphasizes modularity and maintainability. In Brazil, the term 'desacoplado' has become increasingly standard in tech hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as software development practices have evolved. Understanding decoupling is considered essential knowledge in contemporary software engineering education and practice in both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent componentloosely coupled componentmodular componentisolated component
Antonyms / Antônimos
coupled componenttightly coupled componentinterdependent componentmonolithic component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente desacoplado
Standard term used in software development and engineering contexts
São Paulo
componente desacoplado
Commonly used in tech industry; may also hear 'componente independente'
Portugal
componente desacoplado
Technical term used similarly; sometimes 'componente desvinculado'
USA Technical
decoupled component
Standard terminology in software engineering and systems design

Related Words

modularitycouplingloose couplingsoftware architecturemicroservicesseparation of concernsdependency injection

Related Idioms & Phrases

decouple from dependencies
stand-alone component
plug-and-play component
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