vocabulary-driven
[/voʊˈkæbjəˌleri ˈdrɪvən/]
adjective
orientado por vocabulário
1. Primarily motivated, controlled, or determined by vocabulary choices, word selection, or language-based factors
The vocabulary-driven approach to language learning emphasizes memorizing new words before grammar rules.
A abordagem orientada por vocabulário para aprender idiomas enfatiza memorizar novas palavras antes das regras gramaticais.
2. In education or linguistics, a methodology that centers on expanding and utilizing vocabulary as the main educational tool
Her vocabulary-driven curriculum helped students build a stronger command of technical terminology.
Seu currículo orientado por vocabulário ajudou os alunos a construir um domínio mais forte da terminologia técnica.
3. In artificial intelligence or NLP, systems whose performance or design is primarily based on vocabulary size and word-level processing
The vocabulary-driven chatbot struggled with synonyms because it only recognized exact word matches.
O chatbot orientado por vocabulário teve dificuldades com sinônimos porque só reconhecia correspondências exatas de palavras.
This term is primarily used in educational and technological contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's commonly found in academic discussions about language teaching methodologies and artificial intelligence development. The concept reflects modern educational theories that emphasize either the importance of vocabulary acquisition or, conversely, its limitations when not paired with contextual and grammatical understanding.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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