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shallow rule

[/ˈʃæloʊ ruːl/]
nounpl: shallow rules
regra superficial
1. In linguistics and cognitive science, a grammatical or processing rule that operates on surface-level linguistic features without deep structural analysis
The shallow rule applies only to word order patterns, not semantic relationships.
A regra superficial se aplica apenas aos padrões de ordem das palavras, não às relações semânticas.
2. In artificial intelligence and machine learning, a rule-based system that lacks depth in complexity or logical reasoning
The AI's shallow rules couldn't handle exceptions to the standard pattern.
As regras superficiais da IA não conseguiam lidar com exceções ao padrão padrão.
Synonyms
surface rulesuperficial rulesimple rule
Antonyms
deep rulecomplex rulestructural rule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regra superficial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese technical contexts
Portugal
regra superficial
Standard usage in European Portuguese academic and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

skimming the surface
taking the easy way out
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