dormant features
[ˈdɔːrmənt ˈfiːtʃərz]
noun phrasepl: dormant features
recursos dormentes
1. Capabilities, functionalities, or characteristics that exist but are inactive, hidden, or not currently in use
The software has dormant features that can be activated with a license upgrade.
O software possui recursos dormentes que podem ser ativados com uma atualização de licença.
2. In biology, traits or characteristics that are present in an organism but not expressed or visible
Dormant features in DNA can be activated by environmental factors.
Recursos dormentes no DNA podem ser ativados por fatores ambientais.
3. In design and user interface, design elements or options that are built-in but not immediately apparent to users
The application contains dormant features waiting for future development.
A aplicação contém recursos dormentes aguardando desenvolvimento futuro.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and software development contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in tech documentation and software discussions. In the USA, it's standard terminology in the IT industry. The concept reflects modern technology's emphasis on scalability and future-proofing of products through built-in but inactive capabilities.
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