physical entities
[ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈɛntɪtiz]
nounpl: physical entities
entidades físicas
1. Concrete objects or things that exist in the material world and can be perceived through the senses; tangible beings or objects with measurable properties such as mass, volume, and spatial dimensions
In physics, physical entities include atoms, molecules, and larger objects like planets and stars.
Na física, as entidades físicas incluem átomos, moléculas e objetos maiores como planetas e estrelas.
2. In philosophy and metaphysics, things that possess material substance as opposed to abstract concepts or ideas
The study of ontology distinguishes between physical entities and abstract entities like numbers or concepts.
O estudo da ontologia distingue entre entidades físicas e entidades abstratas como números ou conceitos.
3. In legal and business contexts, organizations or individuals recognized as having rights and responsibilities under the law
Companies are legal physical entities that can own property and enter into contracts.
As empresas são entidades físicas legais que podem possuir propriedades e celebrar contratos.
The term 'physical entities' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and legal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in university curricula, philosophical discussions, and business law. The distinction between physical and abstract entities is important in Portuguese-speaking academic communities, where the term 'entidades físicas' is used to differentiate from purely conceptual or theoretical constructs. In the USA and Brazil alike, this terminology is crucial in fields such as physics, philosophy, law, and corporate governance.
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