optional path
[/ɒpʃənəl pɑːθ/]
nounpl: optional paths
caminho opcional
1. A route or course of action that is not mandatory but available as an alternative choice
Users can take an optional path through the software to customize their preferences.
Os usuários podem seguir um caminho opcional pelo software para personalizar suas preferências.
2. In computing and programming, a file system path or route that may or may not be traversed depending on program logic or user choice
The configuration file defines an optional path for additional plugins.
O arquivo de configuração define um caminho opcional para plugins adicionais.
3. In navigation systems or maps, an alternate route that is not the default but can be selected
The GPS offered an optional path to avoid traffic on the highway.
O GPS ofereceu um caminho opcional para evitar o tráfego na rodovia.
The term 'optional path' is primarily used in technical, computing, and navigation contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly found in software documentation and GPS applications. The concept reflects modern design philosophy prioritizing user choice and flexibility. In Portugal, similar terms are used but 'percurso' may be preferred in some navigation contexts.
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