fundamental effect
[ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: fundamental effects
efeito fundamental
1. A primary or basic consequence or result that has significant importance or impact on a system, process, or outcome
The fundamental effect of climate change on ecosystems is undeniable.
O efeito fundamental da mudança climática nos ecossistemas é inegável.
2. In physics and engineering, the most important or basic phenomenon that produces a measurable outcome in an experiment or process
The fundamental effect of gravity on the motion of objects was discovered by Newton.
O efeito fundamental da gravidade no movimento dos objetos foi descoberto por Newton.
3. The core or essential influence that determines the character or nature of something
Education has a fundamental effect on social development.
A educação tem um efeito fundamental no desenvolvimento social.
This term is widely used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the importance placed on identifying core causes and essential impacts in research, policy-making, and decision-making processes. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'efeito fundamental' is formal and commonly appears in academic papers, technical documentation, and formal discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a fundamental effect on something
the fundamental effect of something is
in its fundamental effect
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