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non-overlapping region

[/nɑn ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: non-overlapping regions
região não sobreposta
1. An area or space that does not overlap or intersect with another region; distinct and separate areas with no common points or shared boundaries
The two non-overlapping regions were clearly separated by a boundary line.
As duas regiões não sobrepostas foram claramente separadas por uma linha de limite.
2. In mathematics and computer science, sets or spaces that have no intersection or common elements
In geometry, non-overlapping regions allow for precise area calculations without double-counting.
Em geometria, regiões não sobrepostas permitem cálculos precisos de área sem contar duas vezes.
Synonyms
disjoint regionseparate regiondistinct regionnon-intersecting regionregião disjuntaregião separada
Antonyms
overlapping regionintersecting regionregião sobrepostaregião que se intersecta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região não sobreposta
Standard term used in mathematics and engineering contexts
Portugal
região não sobreposta
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term widely recognized
General Brazilian
região disjunta
Alternative technical term more common in formal mathematics
Portugal
região disjunta
Preferred in academic and mathematical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

non-overlapping set of conditions
mutually exclusive regions
conjuntos mutuamente exclusivos
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