invalid parameter

[ɪnˈvælɪd ˈpærəmɪtər]
noun phrasepl: invalid parameters
parâmetro inválido
1. A function or program argument that does not meet the required specifications, format, or value range, causing an error or malfunction
The system returned an error message: 'invalid parameter' when I entered a negative number in the age field.
O sistema retornou uma mensagem de erro: 'parâmetro inválido' quando inseri um número negativo no campo de idade.
2. In programming and software development, an input value that fails validation rules or type checking
The API call failed due to an invalid parameter in the request body.
A chamada da API falhou devido a um parâmetro inválido no corpo da solicitação.
This is technical jargon primarily used in programming, software engineering, and IT contexts. Both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese use identical terminology. It's commonly encountered in error messages, API documentation, and software development discussions in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
invalid argumentbad parametermalformed inputincorrect parameterout-of-range value
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid parametercorrect parameteracceptable input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro inválido
Standard technical term used in software development and IT documentation
São Paulo
parâmetro inválido
Widely used in tech companies and development communities
Rio de Janeiro
parâmetro inválido
Common in tech sector; sometimes informally 'parâmetro ruim'
Portugal
parâmetro inválido
Same usage as Brazil; identical technical terminology

Related Words

parameter validationerror handlingexceptioninput validationtype checkingconstraint violation

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw an invalid parameter error
check for invalid parameters
handle invalid parameters gracefully
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