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diffuse emphasis
[dɪˈfjuːs ˈɛmfəsɪs]
noun phrase
pl: diffuse emphases
ênfase difusa
1.
A scattered or spread-out emphasis that lacks a clear focal point; emphasis distributed across multiple elements rather than concentrated on one
The presentation suffered from diffuse emphasis, touching on many topics without highlighting the main message.
A apresentação sofria de ênfase difusa, abordando muitos tópicos sem destacar a mensagem principal.
2.
In rhetoric or communication, a weakened impact resulting from emphasizing too many points simultaneously
By trying to emphasize everything, the speaker created a diffuse emphasis that lost the audience's attention.
Ao tentar enfatizar tudo, o orador criou uma ênfase difusa que perdeu a atenção da audiência.
Synonyms
scattered emphasis
unfocused emphasis
dispersed emphasis
diluted emphasis
weak emphasis
Antonyms
concentrated emphasis
focused emphasis
sharp emphasis
clear emphasis
pointed emphasis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ênfase difusa
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
ênfase dispersa
Alternative term, sometimes preferred in European Portuguese
General
ênfase espalhada
More informal, colloquial alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
spread yourself too thin
jack of all trades, master of none
all over the map
lost in the noise
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