polymorphic input

[ˌpɒliˈmɔːrfɪk ˈɪnpʊt]
nounpl: polymorphic inputs
entrada polimórfica
1. In programming and computer science, input data or parameters that can accept multiple different data types or forms while maintaining the same interface or function name.
The function uses polymorphic input to accept either integers or floating-point numbers without requiring separate method overloads.
A função utiliza entrada polimórfica para aceitar tanto números inteiros quanto números de ponto flutuante sem necessidade de sobrecargas de método separadas.
2. A design pattern that allows a single input mechanism to handle diverse data structures or object types through inheritance or interface implementation.
Polymorphic input enables the API to receive different object types that implement the same interface.
A entrada polimórfica permite que a API receba diferentes tipos de objetos que implementam a mesma interface.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development, computer science education, and programming documentation in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the global nature of computer science terminology, where English terms are often adopted directly in technical contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries. The concept is fundamental to object-oriented programming and modern software design patterns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generic inputpolymorphic parametertype-flexible inputabstract input
Antonyms / Antônimos
monomorphic inputtype-specific inputrigid input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada polimórfica
Standard term used in Brazilian computer science and programming contexts
São Paulo
entrada polimórfica
Commonly used in tech hubs and software development companies
Portugal
entrada polimórfica
Used in European Portuguese technical documentation and education
USA/International
polymorphic input
Standard English term in software development and computer science literature

Related Words

polymorphismdata typeparameterinterfaceinheritancemethod overloadinggeneric programmingtype safety

Related Idioms & Phrases

accept multiple forms
handle diverse types
flexible data handling
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