alapegységeként

The term "alapegységeként" is a Hungarian word that translates to "as a basic unit" or "as a fundamental unit" in English. It is used in various contexts to denote something that serves as a foundational element or building block of a larger system, concept, or structure.

In scientific and technical fields, "alapegységeként" might refer to the smallest constituent part of a molecule, such as an atom. For example, one might state that "the atom serves as the basic unit of an element" (az atom az elem alapegységeként szolgál). Similarly, in mathematics, a fundamental unit could be a prime number in the realm of integers, or a basis vector in linear algebra.

Beyond the sciences, the phrase can also be applied to abstract concepts. In sociology, a family might be described as the "basic unit of society" (a család a társadalom alapegységeként tekinthető). In economics, an individual consumer or a household could be considered the "basic unit of demand." The usage emphasizes that this entity, while perhaps simple on its own, is essential for the formation and understanding of the more complex whole. The specific meaning is always determined by the surrounding context in which the term is used.