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external properties

[/ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈprɒpərtiz/]
nounpl: external properties
propriedades externas
1. Characteristics, attributes, or qualities that are visible, observable, or manifest on the outside of an object, system, or entity
The external properties of the building include its color, size, and architectural style.
As propriedades externas do edifício incluem sua cor, tamanho e estilo arquitetônico.
2. In philosophy or metaphysics, attributes that are perceivable through the senses or apparent to an observer
We can only judge the external properties of a person, not their inner thoughts.
Podemos apenas julgar as propriedades externas de uma pessoa, não seus pensamentos internos.
3. In computing or object-oriented programming, attributes or properties that are accessible from outside a class or module
The external properties of the API can be accessed by other applications.
As propriedades externas da API podem ser acessadas por outras aplicações.
Synonyms
outer characteristicsvisible attributessurface featuresexterior qualities
Antonyms
internal propertiesintrinsic propertieshidden attributesinner qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedades externas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
propriedades externas
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
propriedades externas
Identical usage across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Idioms & Phrases

what you see is what you get
appearance can be deceiving
judge a book by its cover
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