radical characteristics
[ˈrædɪkəl ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪks]
noun phrasepl: radical characteristics
características radicais
1. fundamental or essential features that define the nature of something
The radical characteristics of democracy include freedom of speech and equality before the law.
As características radicais da democracia incluem liberdade de expressão e igualdade perante a lei.
2. extreme or fundamental qualities that represent a complete departure from tradition
The radical characteristics of modernism challenged all conventional artistic principles.
As características radicais do modernismo desafiaram todos os princípios artísticos convencionais.
3. in linguistics, the essential elements or root features of a word or language structure
The radical characteristics of the Chinese writing system are its pictographic origins.
As características radicais do sistema de escrita chinês são suas origens pictográficas.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking regions. It's common in discussions about literature, politics, mathematics, and linguistics. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in university curricula and intellectual discourse.
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