disordered structures
[/dɪsˈɔːrdərd ˈstrʌkʧərz/]
nounfemininepl: disordered structures
estruturas desordenadas
1. Structural arrangements lacking regular pattern, organization, or systematic order; commonly used in physics, materials science, and chemistry to describe materials without crystalline lattice or coherent arrangement
Amorphous materials exhibit disordered structures at the atomic level.
Os materiais amorfos exibem estruturas desordenadas no nível atômico.
2. In architecture and urban planning, buildings or layouts that lack symmetry, coherence, or organized design
The city's disordered structures made urban planning difficult.
As estruturas desordenadas da cidade dificultaram o planejamento urbano.
3. In social or organizational contexts, systems lacking clear hierarchy or defined framework
The company struggled with its disordered structures and unclear reporting lines.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades com suas estruturas desordenadas e linhas de relatório pouco claras.
This term is primarily used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In materials science and physics, it's a standard classification term. In business and organizational contexts, it carries a neutral-to-negative connotation, suggesting inefficiency or lack of planning. The Portuguese equivalent is widely used in Brazilian universities and research institutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a house of cards (metaphorical reference to unstable disordered structures)
everything is in disarray
lack of structure
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