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núcleo essencial

[ˈnu.kle.u e.seˈnʃjaw]
nounmasculinepl: núcleos essenciais
essential core
1. The fundamental or most important part of something; the central element that is absolutely necessary for existence or function
The essential core of the argument lies in its logical structure.
O núcleo essencial do argumento reside em sua estrutura lógica.
2. In law and business, the core element or fundamental principle that cannot be removed without destroying the essence of an agreement or organization
The protection of intellectual property rights is the essential core of the contract.
A proteção dos direitos de propriedade intelectual é o núcleo essencial do contrato.
3. The irreducible minimum of something; the most vital component
Understanding human rights is the essential core of democratic values.
A compreensão dos direitos humanos é o núcleo essencial dos valores democráticos.
Synonyms
cerneessênciaâmagofulcroalicerce fundamental
Antonyms
periferiamargemsuperfícieacessório

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
núcleo essencial
Standard usage in legal, business, and academic contexts
Portugal
núcleo essencial
Standard usage; may also use 'cerne essencial' in some contexts
São Paulo
núcleo essencial
Common in business and legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir ao núcleo da questão (get to the heart of the matter)
atingir o núcleo essencial (hit the essential core)
defender o núcleo essencial (defend the essential core)
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