pure characteristics
[pyoor kar-ik-ter-is-tiks / ˈpjʊr ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks]
noun phrase
características puras
1. Essential, unmixed, or fundamental qualities or attributes of something or someone that define their nature without external influence or contamination
The pure characteristics of diamond include its crystalline structure and exceptional hardness.
As características puras do diamante incluem sua estrutura cristalina e dureza excepcional.
2. In philosophy or ethics, the inherent qualities of something in its most authentic or unadulterated form
The artist sought to capture the pure characteristics of human emotion in her paintings.
A artista buscou capturar as características puras da emoção humana em seus quadros.
3. Basic, fundamental traits without modification or addition
Understanding the pure characteristics of the language helps learners master its grammar.
Compreender as características puras da língua ajuda os aprendizes a dominar sua gramática.
This term is predominantly used in academic, philosophical, scientific, and artistic discourse in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in educational materials and formal writing. The concept of 'pure characteristics' reflects a Western philosophical tradition valuing authenticity and essence, prominent in both Portuguese and English-speaking academic communities.
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