It is the term coined by the Polish philosopher Zygmunt Bauman to define today's society. It analyzes and defines the fast and fluid relationships and behaviors of the contemporary world, impacted by...
Money is a kind of instrument used in the form of coins and notes, used in carrying out commercial exchanges in society. Money then serves as a monetary instrument used to...
Industrial effluents are liquid and gaseous waste from industrial activities, which released into the environment without proper treatment have generated harmful effects for the entire biodiversity...
Humidity is related to the amount of water vapor present in a given space, that is, when there is water in the form of vapor in the air. It can also refer to the quality of what is wet or slightly...
Tapera is a word of indigenous origin that means "old house" or "abandoned village". Etymologically, the word "tapera" arose from the Tupi-Guarani taba uêra, where taba means "village"; and what do you want...
Minotaur is a mystical creature that belongs to Greek mythology, represented by the figure of a man with the head of a bull and who lived trapped in a labyrinth on the island of Crete, Greece. According to the...
Ibidem is the way to reference a work already mentioned before on that page of the text. It is a term in Latin that means in the same place, and it is used as a bibliographical reference in Brazil, along with others...
Silting is the accumulation of sediments (sand, rubble and garbage, for example) in the beds of lakes, rivers and other watercourses, a phenomenon caused naturally or by human influence. Even though...
Globalization has far-reaching effects on our lifestyles. This drives us to faster access to technology, better communication and innovation. Also, it plays a role...
Quiproquó is the name given to a situation where a certain mistake is generated by mistake. The quip is defined when someone confuses an object or situation for its total opposite, through a...
Yakuza is a famous and traditional Japanese mafia, known internationally for its violent crimes and its strict code of posture and honor. The word Yakuza (Ya-Ku-Za) represents the sequence...
Absurd is an adjective in Portuguese that refers to what is devoid of reason, purpose or wisdom. The word “absurd” can be used in different contexts, assuming meanings and...
Ipsis verbis and ipsis litteris are Latin expressions meaning “by the same words” and “by the same letters”, respectively. Both expressions - ipsis verbis and ipsis litteris -...
In Accounting, RLP stands for Long Term Receivables, a Balance Sheet account. Balance sheet is a demonstration of the company's economic, financial and equity position in a...
Yuppies is an English expression that means "Young Urban Professional", that is, Young Urban Professional. It is a term used to refer to young professionals between 20 and 40 years old,...