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cohesive narrative

[/koʊˈhɛsɪv ˈnærətɪv/]
nounpl: cohesive narratives
narrativa coerente
1. A story or account in which all elements are logically connected and unified, with clear relationships between parts that work together to create a unified whole
The film presents a cohesive narrative that ties together all the subplots by the end.
O filme apresenta uma narrativa coerente que une todas as tramas secundárias no final.
2. A structured account or explanation where ideas, events, or information flow logically without contradictions or gaps
The author struggled to maintain a cohesive narrative throughout the novel.
A autora lutou para manter uma narrativa coerente durante todo o romance.
Synonyms
unified narrativecoherent storyintegrated plotconsistent account
Antonyms
disjointed narrativefragmented storyincoherent accountdisconnected plot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa coerente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and literature
Brazil
narrativa integrada
Alternative term emphasizing integration of elements
Portugal
narrativa coesiva
Literal translation also used; narrativa coerente also common
General
narrativa consistente
Emphasizes logical consistency across both regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thread running through the narrative
hold the narrative together
tell a straight story
make sense of the story
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