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reckless division

[ˈrekləs dɪˈvɪʒən]
nounpl: reckless divisions
divisão imprudente
1. The act of dividing something carelessly or without proper consideration, often resulting in unfair or harmful distribution
The reckless division of the estate among the heirs led to years of litigation.
A divisão imprudente do patrimônio entre os herdeiros resultou em anos de litígio.
2. In mathematics, division performed without regard to accuracy or proper methodology
His reckless division of the numbers produced completely incorrect results.
Sua divisão imprudente dos números produziu resultados completamente incorretos.
Synonyms
careless divisionhasty divisionthoughtless distributionnegligent apportionment
Antonyms
careful divisiondeliberate divisionthoughtful distributionjudicious apportionment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão imprudente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
divisão descuidada
Alternative phrase often used in business contexts
Portugal
divisão temerária
More formal legal term; 'temerária' emphasizes recklessness

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer recklessly
split the baby
cut corners in distribution
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