external elements
[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈɛləmənts]
nounpl: external elements
elementos externos
1. Factors, components, or forces that originate from outside a system, organization, or individual and influence or affect it
The company's performance was affected by external elements such as market conditions and regulatory changes.
O desempenho da empresa foi afetado por elementos externos como condições de mercado e mudanças regulatórias.
2. In design and architecture, decorative or functional features on the outside of a structure
The building's external elements include the facade, windows, and roof design.
Os elementos externos do edifício incluem a fachada, janelas e design do telhado.
3. In psychology and sociology, environmental or social factors outside an individual that shape behavior or outcomes
External elements like family background and socioeconomic status play important roles in child development.
Elementos externos como contexto familiar e status socioeconômico desempenham papéis importantes no desenvolvimento infantil.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and academic contexts, 'elementos externos' is the standard technical term. In Portugal, both 'elementos externos' and 'fatores externos' are used interchangeably. The term is particularly common in discussions of business strategy, environmental analysis (SWOT), and scientific research where distinguishing between internal and external factors is crucial.
Related Idioms & Phrases
external elements at play
considering all external elements
subject to external elements
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