regular division
[/ˈrɛɡjələr dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: regular divisions
divisão regular
1. a division operation where the dividend is completely divisible by the divisor with no remainder
12 divided by 3 is a regular division because it results in exactly 4.
12 dividido por 3 é uma divisão regular porque o resultado é exatamente 4.
2. in mathematics, a division process that follows standard rules and produces a whole number quotient
Regular division of 20 by 5 gives us 4 without any remainder.
A divisão regular de 20 por 5 nos dá 4 sem nenhum resto.
3. in art and design (particularly tessellation), a systematic and uniform partitioning of space according to geometric rules
M.C. Escher's works often featured regular divisions of the plane into interlocking shapes.
As obras de M.C. Escher frequentemente apresentavam divisões regulares do plano em formas interligadas.
This is primarily a mathematical and educational term used universally in both Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems. It is not colloquial or culturally specific, but rather a standard academic vocabulary item taught in elementary mathematics classes.
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