responsive application

[rɪˈspɒnsɪv ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: responsive applications
aplicação responsiva
1. A software application or web application designed to adapt and function optimally across different devices, screen sizes, and operating systems
The company developed a responsive application that works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
A empresa desenvolveu uma aplicação responsiva que funciona perfeitamente em smartphones, tablets e computadores de mesa.
2. An application that quickly and appropriately reacts to user input and system events
A responsive application should load quickly and provide immediate feedback to user interactions.
Uma aplicação responsiva deve carregar rapidamente e fornecer feedback imediato às interações do usuário.
This is technical terminology widely used in both American and Brazilian tech industries. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's thriving tech scene, professionals often use both 'aplicação responsiva' and the anglicized 'app responsivo' interchangeably. The term became increasingly important after the mobile revolution and the need for applications to work across multiple devices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adaptive applicationfluid applicationflexible applicationcross-platform application
Antonyms / Antônimos
rigid applicationstatic applicationnon-adaptive application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação responsiva
Standard term used in technology and software development contexts
São Paulo
aplicação responsiva / app responsivo
Tech hub region where both formal and informal terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
aplicação responsiva
Same terminology used in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

responsive designmobile-first approachuser interfaceapplication performanceaccessibilityprogressive web app

Related Idioms & Phrases

responsive to user needs
responsive to market changes
keeping applications responsive
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