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illuminating passage

[ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: illuminating passages
passagem iluminadora
1. A section of text, speech, or writing that provides clarity, insight, or enlightenment on a subject
The illuminating passage in the book helped readers understand the complex theory.
A passagem iluminadora no livro ajudou os leitores a compreender a teoria complexa.
2. A part of a document or discourse that sheds light on a previously unclear or obscure topic
That illuminating passage finally explained the author's true intentions.
Essa passagem iluminadora finalmente explicou as verdadeiras intenções do autor.
Synonyms
enlightening passagerevealing passageclarifying passageinsightful passage
Antonyms
confusing passageobscuring passageunclear passageambiguous passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem iluminadora
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
passagem esclarecedora
Common alternative in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
trecho revelador
Also used to emphasize the revealing nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

shed light on
bring clarity to
open someone's eyes
make something crystal clear
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