functional window
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: functional windows
janela funcional
1. A window in a building or structure designed primarily for its practical purpose of allowing light and ventilation to enter, rather than for decorative aesthetics
The functional windows in the office building are large enough to provide adequate natural lighting for employees.
As janelas funcionais do edifício de escritórios são grandes o suficiente para fornecer iluminação natural adequada aos funcionários.
2. In computing and user interface design, a window that performs a specific task or function within an application
The search functional window allows users to filter results by multiple criteria.
A janela funcional de pesquisa permite que os usuários filtrem resultados por múltiplos critérios.
3. In a broader context, any opening or period of time that serves a practical purpose or enables a specific function
The therapeutic functional window for administering the medication is within the first six hours.
A janela funcional terapêutica para administrar o medicamento é dentro das primeiras seis horas.
The term 'functional window' reflects modernist design principles that prioritize utility over decoration, a philosophy prominent in both American and Brazilian architecture since the mid-20th century. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is used equally in architectural specifications and in tech/software contexts, mirroring its bilingual English usage.
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