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disconnected problem

[/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd ˈprɑbləm/]
nounpl: disconnected problems
problema desconexo
1. A problem or issue that is isolated, fragmented, or lacks coherent connection to related contexts, systems, or other problems
The team was dealing with a disconnected problem that seemed unrelated to the main project goals.
A equipe estava lidando com um problema desconexo que parecia não estar relacionado aos objetivos principais do projeto.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a problem whose components or elements are not linked or integrated
The algorithm failed to solve the disconnected problem because it required connection between the subsets.
O algoritmo falhou em resolver o problema desconexo porque exigia conexão entre os subconjuntos.
Synonyms
fragmented problemisolated problemunrelated problemdisparate problem
Antonyms
connected problemintegrated problemcohesive problemunified problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema desconexo
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
problema fragmentado
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
problema desligado
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a loose end
a piece of the puzzle
connect the dots
see the bigger picture
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