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fragmented issue

[FRAG-men-tid ISH-oo]
nounpl: fragmented issues
questão fragmentada
1. A problem or topic that is divided into separate, disconnected parts or aspects, making it difficult to address comprehensively
The healthcare system faces a fragmented issue where different departments operate independently without coordination.
O sistema de saúde enfrenta uma questão fragmentada onde diferentes departamentos operam independentemente sem coordenação.
2. A complex matter that has been broken down or scattered into multiple unrelated components or jurisdictions
Environmental protection remains a fragmented issue across different government agencies.
A proteção ambiental permanece uma questão fragmentada entre diferentes agências governamentais.
Synonyms
fragmented problemfragmented matterdisjointed issuescattered concerndisconnected problem
Antonyms
unified issueintegrated problemconsolidated mattercohesive concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão fragmentada
standard usage in academic and governmental contexts
Portugal
questão fragmentada / questão dispersa
both terms are used equally in Portuguese Portuguese
São Paulo
questão fragmentada
commonly used in business and policy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall through the cracks
pieces of the puzzle
lack of coordination
siloed approach
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