unequal objects

[ʌnˈiːkwəl ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: unequal objects
objetos desiguais
1. Things or items that differ in size, value, quality, quantity, or other measurable attributes; items that are not identical or equivalent
The two boxes contain unequal objects in terms of weight and dimensions.
Os dois caixotes contêm objetos desiguais em termos de peso e dimensões.
2. In mathematics or logic, entities that do not have the same value or cannot be considered equivalent under a given measure or criterion
When comparing unequal objects, we must establish clear criteria for measurement.
Ao comparar objetos desiguais, devemos estabelecer critérios claros de medição.
This is primarily a technical or academic term used in mathematics, logic, commerce, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities. It emphasizes the concept of difference and non-equivalence rather than carrying cultural connotations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
different objectsdissimilar itemsdisparate objectsnon-equivalent itemsasymmetrical objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
equal objectsidentical objectsequivalent itemsmatching objectssymmetrical objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos desiguais
Standard usage in Portuguese-speaking Brazil
São Paulo
objetos desiguais
Common in formal and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetos desiguais
Used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
objetos desiguais
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

inequalitydisparitydifferenceasymmetryequivalencecomparison

Related Idioms & Phrases

comparing apples and oranges
a mismatch
two sides of the same coin
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