ill-defined objects

[/ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd ˈɑːbdʒɛkts/]
nounpl: ill-defined objects
objetos mal definidos
1. Objects, concepts, or entities that lack clear, precise, or explicit boundaries, characteristics, or definitions; things that are ambiguous, vague, or not well-specified
The researcher struggled with ill-defined objects in the study, making it difficult to draw concrete conclusions.
O pesquisador lutava com objetos mal definidos no estudo, dificultando tirar conclusões concretas.
2. In mathematics and logic, elements or sets that do not have clear membership criteria or precise parameters
Ill-defined objects in fuzzy set theory challenge traditional binary classification systems.
Objetos mal definidos na teoria dos conjuntos difusos desafiam os sistemas de classificação binária tradicionais.
3. In philosophy and cognitive science, entities whose boundaries, properties, or identities are uncertain or subject to interpretation
Abstract concepts like beauty and justice are often considered ill-defined objects.
Conceitos abstratos como beleza e justiça são frequentemente considerados objetos mal definidos.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and philosophical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It reflects the importance placed on precision and clarity in technical and intellectual discourse across both cultures. In Brazil, the term is frequently encountered in university settings, research papers, and formal discussions about logic, mathematics, and philosophy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague objectsambiguous objectsimprecisely defined objectsunclear objectspoorly specified objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-defined objectsclearly defined objectsprecisely defined objectswell-specified objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos mal definidos
Standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
objetos mal definidos
Common in technical and academic discourse
Rio de Janeiro
objetos mal definidos
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
objectos mal definidos
Uses older spelling 'objectos'; terminology common in academic contexts

Related Words

ambiguityvaguenessfuzzy logicboundary conditionsprecisionspecificationdefinitionontology

Related Idioms & Phrases

a moving target
a gray area
up in the air
not cut and dried
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