diffuseness
[/dɪˈfjuːznəs/]
noun
difusão, caráter difuso, falta de concisão
1. The quality or state of being diffuse; lack of clarity or concentration
The diffuseness of his writing made it difficult to understand his main argument.
A difusão de sua escrita dificultou a compreensão de seu argumento principal.
2. The tendency to spread out or scatter in many directions without focus
The diffuseness of light through the frosted glass created a soft glow.
A difusão da luz através do vidro fosco criou um brilho suave.
3. Verbosity or wordiness; excessive use of words without precision
Critics complained about the diffuseness of the novel's narrative structure.
Críticos reclamaram sobre a verbosidade da estrutura narrativa do romance.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English academic contexts, 'diffuseness' is criticized as a writing flaw. Brazilian academic writing values clarity (clareza) and objectivity (objetividade), making diffuseness a notable stylistic weakness in university and professional settings. The concept is particularly emphasized in journalism and business communication where precision is paramount.
NYC Slang
word salad, run-on (when referring to speech or writing)
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