conflicting elements
[kənˈflɪktɪŋ ˈɛləmənts]
noun phrasepl: conflicting elements
elementos conflitantes
1. Parts, components, or aspects that contradict, oppose, or are incompatible with each other
The report contains several conflicting elements that need to be resolved before publication.
O relatório contém vários elementos conflitantes que precisam ser resolvidos antes da publicação.
2. In literature or art, contrasting or opposing themes, characters, or ideas within a work
The novel's conflicting elements create tension between tradition and modernism.
Os elementos conflitantes do romance criam tensão entre a tradição e o modernismo.
3. In logic or argumentation, statements or premises that cannot both be true simultaneously
The witness statements contained conflicting elements that cast doubt on their credibility.
Os depoimentos das testemunhas continham elementos conflitantes que levantaram dúvidas sobre sua credibilidade.
The phrase 'conflicting elements' is used across both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in academic, legal, and literary contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in academic discourse, legal documents, and literary criticism. In the USA, it's commonly used in business reports, legal proceedings, and analytical writing. The concept reflects universal challenges in communication and logic across both cultures.
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