1. A strand or element that links different parts together; a common theme or element that ties separate ideas, narratives, or components into a coherent whole
The connecting thread throughout the novel is the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
O fio condutor ao longo do romance é a jornada de autodescoberta do protagonista.
2. In sewing or textiles, an actual thread used to join pieces of fabric together
She chose a connecting thread that matched the fabric color perfectly.
Ela escolheu um fio de ligação que combinava perfeitamente com a cor do tecido.
3. In logic or argumentation, the linking element between premises and conclusions
The connecting thread between the two arguments was the shared assumption.
O fio condutor entre os dois argumentos era a suposição compartilhada.