Vector is a masculine noun meaning conductor or carrier. From the Latin “vectore”. The word vector can have different meanings, depending on the area of knowledge in which it is used. At...
Alliteration is a figure of speech in the Portuguese language, which characterizes the consecutive repetition of identical or similar consonant sounds, mainly in verses and sentences. A common example of usage...
Obsolescence means the process or state of what becomes obsolete, outdated, or that is no longer useful. In Economics, obsolescence is characterized by the reduction of the useful life of a given...
Atrium is a masculine noun in the Portuguese language that defines what would be the main room of the first temples of Ancient Rome. Currently, it usually represents a patio at the entrance of a house...
Throughout the 20th century, humanity witnessed important moments that helped and marked the fight against prejudices that have permeated societies for centuries. The fight against racism and the guarantee of rights...
Icon is a word originating from the Greek term eikón which can mean a religious painting characteristic of the Orthodox churches; a concept in the scope of semiology and semiotics or a representation...
Intolerance is the same as lack of tolerance, a characteristic that corresponds to a lack of understanding or acceptance of something. A person who acts with intolerance is called intolerant...
Due to its white color, the calla lily flower means purity, peace, tranquility and calm. It is a beautiful and graceful flower, which brightens and fills any environment with joy. In some cases this flower is also used...
DIT is an acronym that stands for International Division of Labor, which expresses the way in which production is distributed globally, between developed and underdeveloped countries. DIT is...
The Passion Flower means the Passion of Christ, therefore, it is also known as “Flor da Paixão”. When European missionaries arrived in America, they were enchanted by the exuberance of the flower and...
IMF stands for International Monetary Fund, an international organization with the objective of stabilizing and acting directly in the control of the global economy. The IMF was created at the Bretton conference...
Susceptible is a two-gender adjective that indicates the susceptibility of someone or something. Susceptible indicates the probability of something happening and classifies a person who undergoes changes and...
Dualism is a religious and philosophical concept that admits the coexistence of two principles necessary, from two positions or from two realities contrary to each other, such as spirit and matter, the body and...
Gross salary or base salary is the monthly remuneration that a worker receives without considering mandatory official discounts, such as INSS and Income Tax. Usually, the moment someone...
Modesty is the act of moderating certain human behaviors, such as vanity and lust. A behavior based on modesty means being free from vanities related to the individual or their...