primary module
[ˈpraɪmeri ˈmɑːdʒuːl]
nounpl: primary modules
módulo primário
1. The main or first functional unit in a modular system, structure, or software application that serves as the foundational component
The primary module handles all user authentication before data is processed by secondary modules.
O módulo primário gerencia toda a autenticação de usuários antes que os dados sejam processados pelos módulos secundários.
2. In education, the initial or foundational course unit that students must complete before advancing to more specialized topics
Students must complete the primary module on basic mathematics before enrolling in advanced calculus.
Os alunos devem completar o módulo primário de matemática básica antes de se matricularem em cálculo avançado.
3. In aerospace and space missions, the main component or section of a spacecraft or vehicle that contains critical systems
The primary module of the space station houses the life support systems and control center.
O módulo primário da estação espacial abriga os sistemas de suporte à vida e o centro de controle.
This term is predominantly used in technical, software engineering, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's Silicon Valley equivalent (Zona Leste), 'módulo primário' is the standard terminology. The concept reflects the global preference for modular architecture in software development and system design.
Related Idioms & Phrases
start with the primary module
build from the primary module
the primary module is the backbone of the system
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