modularidade

[mo-du-la-ri-DA-de]
nounfemininepl: modularidades
modularity
1. The quality or state of being composed of separate, independent modules or units that can be combined or replaced
The modularity of the software allows developers to update individual components without affecting the entire system.
A modularidade do software permite que os desenvolvedores atualizem componentes individuais sem afetar todo o sistema.
2. In architecture and design, the practice of designing structures using standardized, interchangeable units
The modularity of the building's design made renovation much easier and more cost-effective.
A modularidade do design do edifício tornou a renovação muito mais fácil e econômica.
3. In biology, the organization of organisms into distinct functional modules or subsystems
The modularity of biological systems suggests they evolved through the combination of simpler components.
A modularidade dos sistemas biológicos sugere que evoluíram através da combinação de componentes mais simples.
Modularidade is a technical term that has become increasingly prevalent in Brazilian Portuguese due to the growth of the technology and software development sectors. It is commonly used in IT companies, universities, and engineering fields. The concept reflects modern design philosophy that emphasizes flexibility, reusability, and easier maintenance of systems, whether in software, architecture, or product design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compartimentalizaçãosegmentaçãodivisão em módulosestrutura modular
Antonyms / Antônimos
monolitismointegração completaindivisibilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
modularidade
Standard usage in technical, architectural, and scientific contexts
Portugal
modularidade
Same usage as Brazil; technical term widely understood in engineering and IT
Technical/IT Communities
modularidade
Extensively used in software development and systems design discussions

Related Words

módulomodularmodularizarmodularizaçãocomponenteunidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

design baseado em modularidade
princípio de modularidade
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