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fragmented support
[FRAG-men-tid suh-PORT]
noun
pl: fragmented supports
apoio fragmentado
1.
Disjointed or disconnected assistance provided by multiple sources that lack coordination or integration
The patient received fragmented support from different healthcare providers who did not communicate with each other.
O paciente recebeu apoio fragmentado de diferentes profissionais de saúde que não se comunicavam entre si.
2.
Inconsistent or partial help that fails to address comprehensive needs due to lack of unity
The refugee program suffered from fragmented support across various government agencies.
O programa de refugiados sofreu com o apoio fragmentado entre várias agências governamentais.
Synonyms
disjointed support
disconnected assistance
piecemeal support
scattered support
uncoordinated help
Antonyms
comprehensive support
integrated support
coordinated assistance
unified support
holistic help
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apoio fragmentado
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
suporte desarticulado
Alternative phrasing common in Rio
São Paulo
apoio fragmentado
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
apoio fragmentado
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'suporte desarticulado'
Related Idioms & Phrases
falling through the cracks
left in the lurch
piecemeal approach
lack of continuity
divided attention
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