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essential attributes

[ɪˈsenʃəl ˈætrɪbjuːts]
noun phrase
atributos essenciais
1. The fundamental or indispensable characteristics or qualities that define or are necessary for something or someone
The essential attributes of a good leader include integrity and vision.
Os atributos essenciais de um bom líder incluem integridade e visão.
2. In philosophy or logic, the necessary properties that something must possess to be what it is
Rationality is considered one of the essential attributes of humanity.
A racionalidade é considerada um dos atributos essenciais da humanidade.
3. In computing or databases, mandatory fields or properties required for an entity
Name and email are essential attributes for user registration.
Nome e email são atributos essenciais para o registro do usuário.
Synonyms
core characteristicsfundamental propertieskey featuresnecessary qualitiescardinal attributesinherent traits
Antonyms
optional attributessuperficial qualitiesaccidental propertiesperipheral characteristicsnon-essential features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atributos essenciais
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
atributos essenciais
Common in business and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
atributos essenciais
Standard usage, occasionally 'qualidades fundamentais'
Portugal
atributos essenciais
Standard usage; also 'características essenciais' or 'propriedades fundamentais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bare essentials
back to basics
the heart of the matter
o essencial
na essência
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