polydirectional
[/ˌpɒliːdɪˈrekʃənəl/ or /ˌpɑːliːdɪˈrekʃənəl/]
adjective
multidirecional
1. Moving, directed, or operating in multiple directions simultaneously or sequentially
The robot's polydirectional movement allows it to navigate complex terrain.
O movimento multidirecional do robô permite que ele navegue em terrenos complexos.
2. Capable of functioning or transmitting in several different directions at once
The polydirectional antenna broadcasts signals in all directions.
A antena multidirecional transmite sinais em todas as direções.
3. Having or characterized by multiple directional components or aspects
Polydirectional approach to problem-solving considers multiple perspectives.
Uma abordagem multidirecional para resolver problemas considera múltiplas perspectivas.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in English-speaking countries and increasingly in Brazil in contexts involving robotics, telecommunications, physics, and engineering. It is less commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese, where 'multidirecional' is the preferred term. The word reflects the increasing influence of English technical terminology in global scientific communities.
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