elaborate subject
[ɪˈlæbərət ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: elaborate subjects
assunto elaborado; tema complexo; matéria desenvolvida
1. A topic or theme that is presented in great detail, with thorough explanation, nuance, and complexity
The professor's elaborate subject matter required students to study for weeks.
O assunto elaborado do professor exigiu que os alunos estudassem por semanas.
2. A subject that has been carefully developed or worked out with extensive detail and thoughtful consideration
The artist approached the elaborate subject with intricate brushwork and symbolism.
O artista abordou o tema elaborado com pinceladas intrincadas e simbolismo.
3. A topic requiring or demonstrating sophisticated, detailed, or ornate treatment
Her elaborate subject on climate change incorporated multiple scientific perspectives.
Seu tema elaborado sobre mudanças climáticas incorporou múltiplas perspectivas científicas.
This phrase is primarily used in academic and intellectual contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, it emphasizes scholarly rigor and depth of treatment. In Portugal, the term 'pormenorizado' is often preferred to highlight meticulous detail. The phrase reflects a cultural value placed on thorough, nuanced discussion in educational settings.
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