object decomposition

[/əbˈdʒɛkt ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: object decompositions
decomposição de objetos
1. In object-oriented programming, the process of breaking down a complex object into simpler, more manageable sub-objects or components
The architect recommended object decomposition to simplify the software architecture.
O arquiteto recomendou a decomposição de objetos para simplificar a arquitetura de software.
2. In chemistry and biology, the process of an object breaking down into constituent parts or basic elements
Object decomposition of organic matter occurs naturally in soil.
A decomposição de objetos de matéria orgânica ocorre naturalmente no solo.
3. In analysis and problem-solving, the technique of dividing a complex problem or system into smaller, discrete parts for easier understanding and resolution
Object decomposition helped the team understand the system's structure better.
A decomposição de objetos ajudou o time a entender melhor a estrutura do sistema.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and engineering disciplines in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It gained prominence with the rise of object-oriented programming in the 1990s and remains a fundamental concept in software architecture and systems design education and practice across Brazil, Portugal, and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
component breakdownstructural decompositionmodularizationpartitioning
Antonyms / Antônimos
object compositionaggregationintegrationsynthesis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decomposição de objetos
Standard term used in computing and scientific contexts
Portugal
decomposição de objetos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent technical terminology
USA English
object decomposition
Primary term in software engineering and computer science fields

Related Words

object-oriented programmingrefactoringmodularityencapsulationcomposition over inheritance

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down the problem
divide and conquer
modular approach
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