set with multiple elements

[/sɛt wɪð ˈmʌltɪpl ˈɛləmənts/]
nounpl: sets with multiple elements
conjunto com múltiplos elementos
1. A mathematical or logical collection containing more than one distinct member or item
The set with multiple elements {1, 2, 3} contains three distinct numbers.
O conjunto com múltiplos elementos {1, 2, 3} contém três números distintos.
2. A group or collection of various objects, people, or items gathered together
The furniture set with multiple elements includes a sofa, chairs, and a table.
O conjunto de móveis com múltiplos elementos inclui sofá, cadeiras e uma mesa.
3. In computing or data structures, a collection that contains two or more values or objects
The algorithm processes a set with multiple elements to find the maximum value.
O algoritmo processa um conjunto com múltiplos elementos para encontrar o valor máximo.
This term is primarily used in academic, mathematical, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it's commonly taught in mathematics classes and used in computer science and data analysis. The concept is universal across English-speaking regions and Portuguese-speaking countries, though regional variations exist in casual speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collectiongroupaggregateensemblecomposite setnon-empty setfinite set with cardinality greater than one
Antonyms / Antônimos
singleton setempty setnull set

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjunto com múltiplos elementos
Standard mathematical and general usage
São Paulo
conjunto com vários elementos
Alternative phrasing using 'vários' (various) instead of 'múltiplos'
Rio de Janeiro
conjunto de vários itens
Informal usage with 'itens' (items) instead of 'elementos'
Portugal
conjunto com múltiplos elementos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal mathematical terminology

Related Words

elementsubsetcardinalityunionintersectionmathematical setcollectiongrouping

Related Idioms & Phrases

the whole set and caboodle
a motley collection
mix and match
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