pyramid structures
[ˈpɪrəmɪd ˈstrʌktʃərz]
nounpl: pyramid structures
estruturas piramidais
1. Three-dimensional geometric forms with a polygonal base and triangular faces that converge to a point (apex)
The pyramid structures of ancient Egypt remain architectural wonders.
As estruturas piramidais do Egito antigo continuam sendo maravilhas arquitetônicas.
2. Hierarchical organizational systems arranged in levels with decreasing numbers from base to top
The company's pyramid structure has executives at the top and workers at the base.
A estrutura piramidal da empresa tem executivos no topo e trabalhadores na base.
3. Fraudulent investment schemes where returns are generated by recruiting new participants rather than legitimate business activity
The authorities investigated the illegal pyramid structure operating in the region.
As autoridades investigaram a estrutura piramidal ilegal operando na região.
In Brazil, 'estruturas piramidais' is frequently used in business, mathematics, and architecture education. The term gained prominence in popular discourse due to numerous pyramid scheme scandals. In Egyptian and Mesoamerican contexts, pyramid structures hold significant cultural and historical importance in both Brazilian and American education and tourism.
NYC Slang
pyramid scheme (when referring to fraudulent operations)
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