unnecessary attributes
[/ʌnˈnesəseri ˈætrɪbjuːts/]
noun phrasepl: unnecessary attributes
atributos desnecessários
1. Qualities, characteristics, or features that are not needed or required for a specific purpose or function
The software was bloated with unnecessary attributes that slowed down performance.
O software estava inchado com atributos desnecessários que prejudicavam o desempenho.
2. In programming/database design, fields or properties that do not contribute to the core functionality or data structure
Removing unnecessary attributes from the database schema improved query speed.
Remover atributos desnecessários do esquema do banco de dados melhorou a velocidade das consultas.
3. In general context, superfluous or redundant features
The proposal contained many unnecessary attributes that distracted from the main objective.
A proposta continha muitos atributos desnecessários que desviavam do objetivo principal.
This phrase is particularly common in technology and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese corporate environments, it's frequently used when discussing software optimization and database design. The concept reflects a broader cultural value of efficiency and practicality in both American and Brazilian business discourse.
NYC Slang
bloated garbage / dead weight features
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting through the clutter
stripping down to essentials
baggage that needs to be dropped
bells and whistles nobody needs
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