simple name
[/ˈsɪmpəl neɪm/]
nounpl: simple names
nome simples
1. A name consisting of a single word or identifier without additional qualifiers, prefixes, or suffixes
In programming, 'String' is a simple name for a data type.
Na programação, 'String' é um nome simples para um tipo de dado.
2. A person's given name or family name considered individually, without the full name
His simple name is John, but his full name is John Michael Smith.
Seu nome simples é João, mas seu nome completo é João Miguel Silva.
3. In linguistics, a word that is not compound and stands alone
The word 'house' is a simple name, while 'household' is compound.
A palavra 'casa' é um nome simples, enquanto 'domicílio' é composto.
This term is primarily used in technical, programming, and formal linguistic contexts. In everyday conversation, Brazilians and Portuguese speakers typically refer to 'primeiro nome' (first name) or 'sobrenome' (surname) instead. The term 'simple name' is most prevalent in software development and computer science documentation.
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