heterogeneous sequence
[ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːniəs ˈsiːkwəns]
nounpl: heterogeneous sequences
sequência heterogênea
1. A sequence of elements or items that are of different kinds, types, or nature; lacking homogeneity in composition or characteristics
The DNA strand contains a heterogeneous sequence of nucleotides that encode multiple genes.
A fita de DNA contém uma sequência heterogênea de nucleotídeos que codificam múltiplos genes.
2. In mathematics and computer science, an ordered collection of elements belonging to different categories or data types
The array stores a heterogeneous sequence of integers, strings, and floating-point numbers.
O array armazena uma sequência heterogênea de inteiros, strings e números de ponto flutuante.
3. In linguistics, a series of linguistic units that differ in structure, function, or classification
The sentence demonstrates a heterogeneous sequence of phonemes from different language families.
A sentença demonstra uma sequência heterogênea de fonemas de diferentes famílias linguísticas.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in scientific communities in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in computer science, biology, chemistry, and mathematics literature. In Brazilian academic institutions, the term is widely recognized in STEM fields, while in Portugal the European spelling 'heterogénea' is preferred. The term reflects the international nature of scientific discourse.
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