non-hierarchical objects

[/nɒn-haɪˈrɑːrkɪkəl ˈɒbdʒɛkts/]
nounpl: non-hierarchical objects
objetos não-hierárquicos
1. In computer science and object-oriented programming, objects that do not follow a hierarchical or parent-child structural relationship, where all objects exist at an equal organizational level without superior-subordinate dependencies
The system uses non-hierarchical objects to allow greater flexibility in data organization and relationships.
O sistema usa objetos não-hierárquicos para permitir maior flexibilidade na organização de dados e relacionamentos.
2. In organizational or social contexts, entities or units that operate without a clear chain of command or ranking structure
The cooperative uses non-hierarchical objects of decision-making to ensure all members have equal voice.
A cooperativa utiliza objetos não-hierárquicos de tomada de decisão para garantir que todos os membros tenham voz igual.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and organizational management contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects modern organizational trends toward more egalitarian and decentralized structures. In tech communities, particularly in São Paulo's growing startup scene, the concept is widely discussed as part of digital transformation initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flat-structure objectspeer objectsegalitarian objectsnon-ranked objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
hierarchical objectsranked objectsparent-child objectstree-structured objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos não-hierárquicos
Standard term used in tech and organizational contexts
São Paulo
objetos não-hierárquicos / estrutura achatada
Tech hub usage; sometimes uses anglicism 'flat structure'
Rio de Janeiro
objetos não-hierárquicos
Standard usage in academic and corporate environments
Portugal
objetos não-hierárquicos
Technical term, same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'objetos de estrutura plana'

Related Words

flat organizationpeer-to-peer architecturedistributed systemsobject-oriented programmingdata structureorganizational structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

flat organization structure
peer-to-peer model
decentralized system
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