ill-conditioning
[/ɪl ˈkən.dɪ.ʃən.ɪŋ/]
noun
mal-condicionamento
1. In mathematics and numerical analysis, a condition where small changes in input produce large changes in output; describes a problem that is sensitive to perturbations
The ill-conditioning of the matrix made the numerical solution unreliable.
O mal-condicionamento da matriz tornou a solução numérica pouco confiável.
2. In general usage, inadequate or improper conditioning; poor preparation or adaptation to specific conditions
The ill-conditioning of the athletes resulted in injuries during the competition.
O mal-condicionamento dos atletas resultou em lesões durante a competição.
3. Behavioral psychology: improper or faulty conditioning that produces undesired behavioral responses
The dog's ill-conditioning led to aggressive behavior in certain situations.
O mal-condicionamento do cão levou a um comportamento agressivo em certas situações.
This term is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts, particularly in mathematics, engineering, and numerical analysis. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in university-level mathematics and computational science courses. The term has little presence in everyday informal language and is mainly restricted to academic and professional discourse.
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