nounfemininepl: typologies
tipologia
1. A system of classification based on types or categories
The researcher developed a typology of consumer behavior patterns.
O pesquisador desenvolveu uma tipologia de padrões de comportamento do consumidor.
2. In theology, the interpretation of biblical persons or events as prefiguring later ones
Biblical typology suggests that Adam prefigures Christ in Christian theology.
A tipologia bíblica sugere que Adão prefigura Cristo na teologia cristã.
3. In linguistics, the classification of languages based on their structural features
Language typology helps linguists understand universal patterns across different languages.
A tipologia linguística ajuda os linguistas a entender padrões universais entre diferentes idiomas.
4. A collection of types or the study of types in any field
Architectural typology examines recurring patterns in building design.
A tipologia arquitetônica examina padrões recorrentes no design de edifícios.
The term 'tipologia' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and theological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly important in religious studies (especially Christian theology), linguistics, architecture, and social sciences. In Brazil, typological studies have become increasingly important in contemporary sociology and anthropology research.
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