noun phrasepl: whole parts
parte inteira
1. In mathematics, the integer portion of a mixed number or decimal number, as opposed to the fractional part
In the mixed number 3 1/2, the whole part is 3.
No número misto 3 1/2, a parte inteira é 3.
2. The complete or undivided portion of something; the totality rather than a segment
The whole part of the project needs to be reviewed before proceeding.
A parte inteira do projeto precisa ser revisada antes de prosseguir.
3. In logic and philosophy, an entity considered in its complete form rather than as a collection of separate components
Understanding the whole part of the argument is essential to grasp its meaning.
Compreender a totalidade do argumento é essencial para entender seu significado.
This is primarily a technical mathematical term used consistently across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking educational systems. It appears frequently in mathematics education, particularly when teaching fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers. The term is neutral and universal in academic contexts.
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