dependent components

[dɪˈpɛndənt kəmˈpoʊnənts]
nounpl: dependent components
componentes dependentes
1. Software or hardware elements that rely on other components to function properly; parts that cannot operate independently without prerequisite elements
The application has several dependent components that must be installed in the correct order.
A aplicação possui vários componentes dependentes que devem ser instalados na ordem correta.
2. In architecture or engineering, parts whose function or operation is contingent upon the proper functioning of other parts
The system has dependent components that share critical resources.
O sistema possui componentes dependentes que compartilham recursos críticos.
3. In statistics and data analysis, variables or datasets that have a relationship or correlation with other variables
When analyzing dependent components, you must account for their relationships.
Ao analisar componentes dependentes, você deve considerar suas relações.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development, systems engineering, and architecture discussions. It is equally used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese technical communities. Understanding dependent components is crucial in modern software architecture practices, particularly in agile development and DevOps environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interdependent componentssubordinate componentsreliant componentscoupled components
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent componentsstandalone componentsautonomous componentsdecoupled components

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
componentes dependentes
Standard technical term used in software development and engineering contexts
Portugal
componentes dependentes
Same terminology used in Portuguese computing and engineering sectors
Technical/Academic
componentes acoplados
Alternative term emphasizing the coupling relationship between components

Related Words

dependencycouplingsoftware architecturesystem integrationmodular designcomponent-based development

Related Idioms & Phrases

chain of dependencies
dependency management
tightly coupled components
breaking dependencies
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