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borda indefinida

[ˈbɔɾ.da ĩ.dɛ.fiˈni.da]
nounfemininepl: bordas indefinidas
undefined edge / fuzzy boundary
1. An edge or boundary that is not clearly defined or marked; a blurred or indistinct perimeter
The painting had an undefined edge that blended into the background.
O quadro tinha uma borda indefinida que se misturava ao fundo.
2. In technical contexts: a border without clear demarcation, often used in design, photography, or image processing
The designer chose to use feathering to create a soft, undefined edge.
O designer escolheu usar suavização para criar uma borda indefinida e macia.
3. Metaphorically: an unclear boundary between two concepts, states, or territories
There is an undefined edge between reality and imagination in this novel.
Há uma borda indefinida entre a realidade e a imaginação neste romance.
Synonyms
borda borradacontorno indefinidolimite imprecisofronteira difusaborda difusa
Antonyms
borda definidacontorno nítidolimite precisoborda claraborda bem demarcada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
borda indefinida
Most common usage in technical and design contexts
Portugal
borda indefinida / limite impreciso
Both terms are used, with slight preference for technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter uma borda indefinida entre algo e algo
borda indefinida de realidade
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