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disrupted sequence

[dɪsˈrʌptɪd ˈsiːkwəns]
nounpl: disrupted sequences
sequência interrompida
1. A series of elements, events, or processes that has been interrupted, broken, or thrown into disorder, preventing normal continuation or completion
The disrupted sequence of DNA replication led to genetic mutations.
A sequência interrompida da replicação do DNA levou a mutações genéticas.
2. In genetics, a DNA or RNA sequence that has been broken or altered, often due to deletion, insertion, or rearrangement
The disrupted sequence prevented the protein from being synthesized correctly.
A sequência interrompida impediu que a proteína fosse sintetizada corretamente.
3. Any ordered arrangement or pattern that has been interrupted or disturbed in its natural flow or progression
The disrupted sequence of events made it difficult to understand the narrative.
A sequência interrompida de eventos dificultou a compreensão da narrativa.
Synonyms
broken sequenceinterrupted sequencefragmented sequencealtered sequencediscontinuous sequence
Antonyms
continuous sequenceuninterrupted sequenceintact sequencecomplete sequencecoherent sequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequência interrompida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in scientific and technical contexts
São Paulo
sequência interrompida
Standard technical term used in academic and scientific communication
Rio de Janeiro
sequência interrompida
Standard usage, particularly in medical and biological research
Portugal
sequência interrompida
Standard European Portuguese usage in scientific and medical fields

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the sequence
lose the thread
interrupt the flow
throw off the sequence
out of sequence
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