external plugin

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈplʌɡɪn]
nounpl: external plugins
plugin externo
1. A software component or extension that operates independently from the main application and adds specific functionality or features to a system or program
The browser uses external plugins to display multimedia content on websites.
O navegador usa plugins externos para exibir conteúdo multimídia em sites.
2. A third-party software module that can be installed and executed separately from the core application, often communicating through a defined interface
Developers can create external plugins to extend the capabilities of the main software without modifying its source code.
Desenvolvedores podem criar plugins externos para estender as capacidades do software principal sem modificar seu código-fonte.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'external plugin' is commonly used in software development communities, often alongside English terms. Portuguese speakers in the tech sector frequently use the English term 'plugin' directly, though 'plugin externo' or 'extensão externa' are used in formal documentation. The term reflects the globalized nature of software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensionadd-onthird-party pluginexternal modulesoftware extension
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal pluginbuilt-in featurenative functioncore module

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plugin externo
Standard term used in tech communities and documentation
São Paulo
plugin externo
Common in tech industry and software development centers
Rio de Janeiro
plugin externo
Used in technology and creative industries
Portugal
plugin externo
Same usage as Brazil; sometimes called 'extensão externa' in formal contexts

Related Words

pluginsoftwareextensionadd-onmoduleAPIintegrationcompatibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug and play
extend functionality
third-party integration
bolt-on solution
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