extensividade
[ɛʃ.tẽ.si.vi.ˈda.dʒi]
nounfemininepl: extensividades
extensiveness, extensivity
1. The quality or state of being extensive; the characteristic of covering a large area, scope, or range
The extensiveness of the forest reserve impressed the environmental scientists.
A extensividade da reserva florestal impressionou os cientistas ambientais.
2. In agriculture, the practice or characteristic of farming over large areas with lower input intensity per unit area
The extensiveness of ranching in the region allows for natural grazing patterns.
A extensividade da criação de gado na região permite padrões naturais de pastagem.
3. In philosophy and semantics, the property of a term or concept referring to the set of all things to which it applies
The extensiveness of the concept 'mammal' includes all species that possess the defining characteristics.
A extensividade do conceito 'mamífero' inclui todas as espécies que possuem as características definidoras.
The term 'extensividade' is particularly significant in Brazilian agricultural discourse, where discussions of 'agricultura extensiva' (extensive agriculture) versus 'agricultura intensiva' (intensive agriculture) are central to debates about land use, sustainability, and economic efficiency. The concept is also important in Brazilian environmental policy and academic philosophy.
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