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defective plot

[/dɪˈfɛktɪv plɑːt/]
nounpl: defective plots
enredo defeituoso
1. A narrative or story structure in a literary work that contains logical inconsistencies, unresolved elements, or structural flaws that undermine its coherence or credibility
The novel suffered from a defective plot that left several character motivations unexplained.
O romance sofria com um enredo defeituoso que deixava várias motivações dos personagens sem explicação.
2. In real estate, a parcel of land with legal or physical imperfections that affect its value or usability
The buyer discovered the defective plot had unclear property boundaries.
O comprador descobriu que o lote defeituoso tinha limites de propriedade não claros.
Synonyms
flawed narrativeinconsistent storylinepoorly constructed plotdefective titleproblematic land parcel
Antonyms
well-crafted plotcoherent narrativesound titleclear property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo defeituoso
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese literary criticism
São Paulo
lote com defeito
Commonly used in real estate context in São Paulo
Portugal
trama defeituosa
Portuguese preference for 'trama' over 'enredo' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

plot hole
narrative flaw
structural weakness in the story
weak link in the chain
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