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structural weakness

[/strʌkˈtʃərəl ˈwiːknəs/]
nounpl: structural weaknesses
fragilidade estrutural
1. A fundamental flaw or deficiency in the basic framework or construction of something, such as a building, organization, system, or argument
The building was condemned due to structural weaknesses in its foundation.
O edifício foi condenado devido a fragilidades estruturais em sua fundação.
2. An inherent lack of strength or stability in the essential components of a system or organization
The company's structural weakness in supply chain management led to operational failures.
A fragilidade estrutural da empresa na gestão da cadeia de suprimentos levou a falhas operacionais.
Synonyms
structural defectfundamental flawinherent weaknessdesign flawsystemic weakness
Antonyms
structural integritystructural strengthrobustnessstability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragilidade estrutural
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fraqueza estrutural
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
fragilidade estrutural
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a crack in the foundation
weak link in the chain
the Achilles heel of the system
built on a shaky foundation
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