unsystematic growth
[/ˌʌn.sɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ɡroʊθ/]
noun phrasepl: unsystematic growths
crescimento desordenado
1. growth or development that lacks organization, planning, or a coherent method; expansion that occurs randomly or without systematic structure
The city experienced unsystematic growth with neighborhoods developing haphazardly without proper urban planning.
A cidade experimentou um crescimento desordenado com bairros se desenvolvendo de forma aleatória sem planejamento urbano adequado.
2. in biology or medicine, abnormal proliferation of cells or tissues without controlled or organized patterns
The tumor showed unsystematic growth patterns that concerned the medical team.
O tumor apresentou padrões de crescimento desordenado que preocuparam a equipe médica.
3. in economics or business, expansion that lacks strategic planning or methodical development
The company's unsystematic growth led to operational inefficiencies and management problems.
O crescimento desordenado da empresa levou a ineficiências operacionais e problemas de gestão.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of urban development in Brazilian cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where rapid unsystematic growth has created challenges in infrastructure and planning. It's also commonly used in medical and biological contexts across both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
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