spontaneous system
[spɑnˈteɪniəs ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: spontaneous systems
sistema espontâneo
1. A system or organization that arises naturally without external planning, design, or formal coordination; self-organizing and emerging from individual interactions
The marketplace functions as a spontaneous system where supply and demand regulate prices without central control.
O mercado funciona como um sistema espontâneo onde a oferta e a procura regulam os preços sem controle central.
2. In physics and chemistry, a system that undergoes natural processes without external energy input, following thermodynamic principles
Crystal formation in a supersaturated solution is a spontaneous system that occurs naturally.
A formação de cristais em uma solução supersaturada é um sistema espontâneo que ocorre naturalmente.
3. In biology, an ecological or biological system that develops and maintains itself through natural processes and organism interactions
A forest ecosystem represents a spontaneous system of interdependent organisms.
Um ecossistema de floresta representa um sistema espontâneo de organismos interdependentes.
The concept of 'spontaneous system' is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese economics, drawing from Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' theory. It's widely discussed in academic circles, environmental studies, and in explaining natural market behaviors without state intervention. In Portugal and Brazil, this term is often used in discussions about free markets versus planned economies.
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