self-evident quality
[self-ˈev-ə-dənt ˈkwä-lə-tē]
nounpl: self-evident qualities
qualidade auto-evidente
1. A characteristic or attribute that is obvious, clear, and requires no proof or explanation because it is immediately apparent to the observer
The self-evident quality of his honesty made everyone trust him immediately.
A qualidade auto-evidente de sua honestidade fez com que todos confiassem nele imediatamente.
2. In philosophy and logic, a property or truth that is understood without requiring demonstration or evidence
The self-evident quality of mathematical truths is fundamental to geometry.
A qualidade auto-evidente das verdades matemáticas é fundamental para a geometria.
3. An intrinsic or inherent characteristic that manifests itself without need for external validation
Beauty has a self-evident quality that transcends cultural boundaries.
A beleza possui uma qualidade auto-evidente que transcende fronteiras culturais.
This term is primarily used in philosophical, academic, and formal professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in university-level discussions of logic, philosophy, and critical thinking. The concept relates to the American founding principle of 'self-evident truths' as seen in the Declaration of Independence, making it culturally significant in USA intellectual tradition.
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