fragmented modifications

[FRAG-men-tid mod-uh-fi-KAY-shunz]
noun phrasefemininepl: fragmented modifications
modificações fragmentadas
1. Changes or alterations that are broken into separate, disconnected pieces rather than forming a unified or coherent whole
The software underwent fragmented modifications that made it difficult to maintain compatibility.
O software sofreu modificações fragmentadas que tornaram difícil manter a compatibilidade.
2. Piecemeal adjustments or revisions made at different times or locations without coordination
The building's fragmented modifications created structural inconsistencies.
As modificações fragmentadas do edifício criaram inconsistências estruturais.
3. In computing and data management, incomplete or scattered updates that lack integration
Fragmented modifications to the database resulted in data corruption.
As modificações fragmentadas do banco de dados resultaram em corrupção de dados.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American technical, software development, and construction contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the common challenge of managing large-scale projects where different teams make independent changes. In the USA, it's particularly prominent in IT and software engineering discussions where system coherence is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
piecemeal changesdisjointed modificationsscattered alterationsdisconnected revisionspartial updates
Antonyms / Antônimos
integrated modificationsunified changescohesive updatescomprehensive revisionssystematic alterations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
modificações fragmentadas
Standard term used in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
alterações fragmentadas
Common in business and technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças fragmentadas
More colloquial usage
Portugal
modificações fragmentadas / alterações desconexas
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'desconexas' for emphasis on disconnection

Related Words

fragmentationmodificationimplementationrevision processsystem integrationpatch management

Related Idioms & Phrases

piecemeal approach
hit and miss modifications
scattered changes across the board
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