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disconnected narrative

[/ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.tɪd ˈnær.ə.tɪv/]
nounpl: disconnected narratives
narrativa desconectada
1. A story or sequence of events that lacks logical connection, coherence, or continuity between its parts
The film's disconnected narrative made it difficult for viewers to follow the plot.
A narrativa desconectada do filme dificultou o acompanhamento da trama pelos espectadores.
2. A form of storytelling where scenes, episodes, or ideas are presented without clear transitions or causal relationships
The author's disconnected narrative style reflects the protagonist's fragmented memories.
O estilo de narrativa desconectada do autor reflete as memórias fragmentadas do protagonista.
Synonyms
fragmented narrativedisjointed narrativeincoherent narrativenon-linear narrativediscontinuous narrative
Antonyms
coherent narrativelinear narrativeunified narrativecontinuous narrativeconnected narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa desconectada
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese literature and film criticism
São Paulo
narrativa fragmentada
Alternative term commonly used in academic and cultural contexts
Portugal
narrativa desconectada
Standard European Portuguese term, consistent with general usage
Rio de Janeiro
narrativa desarticulada
Less common alternative emphasizing structural disconnection

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
jumping around
non sequitur
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