dependent component
[/dɪˈpɛndənt kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: dependent components
componente dependente
1. A software or system component whose functionality relies on one or more other components to operate properly
The database module is a dependent component that requires the connection pool to be initialized first.
O módulo de banco de dados é um componente dependente que requer que o pool de conexões seja inicializado primeiro.
2. In architecture or engineering, a part that cannot function independently without support from another structure or element
The roof truss is a dependent component that relies on the load-bearing walls.
A treliça do telhado é um componente dependente que se baseia nas paredes de carga.
3. In linguistics, a clause or phrase that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
A dependent component clause requires a main clause to form a complete sentence.
Uma cláusula componente dependente requer uma cláusula principal para formar uma sentença completa.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software engineering, computer science, and engineering fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects modern development practices emphasizing modular architecture and dependency management. The term gained prominence with the rise of software frameworks and dependency injection patterns in contemporary programming.
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