fundamental devices
[ˌfʌn.də.ˈmen.təl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz]
nounpl: fundamental devices
dispositivos fundamentais
1. Essential tools, equipment, or mechanisms that serve as the basis or foundation for a system, process, or function
The fundamental devices of a computer include the processor, memory, and storage units.
Os dispositivos fundamentais de um computador incluem o processador, a memória e as unidades de armazenamento.
2. Basic instruments or apparatus required for the operation or understanding of a particular field or discipline
In physics, fundamental devices such as the prism and lens are essential for studying optics.
Na física, dispositivos fundamentais como o prisma e a lente são essenciais para estudar óptica.
3. Core mechanical or electronic components that perform essential functions within a larger system
The fundamental devices in an automobile engine are the cylinders, pistons, and valves.
Os dispositivos fundamentais em um motor de automóvel são os cilindros, os pistões e as válvulas.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering, computer science, and physics education. The phrase emphasizes the essential nature of certain components or tools, reflecting a focus on foundational understanding in educational and professional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to basics
getting down to fundamentals
the nuts and bolts of something
the building blocks of something
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