implausible construction
[/ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl kənˈstrʌkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: implausible constructions
construção implausível
1. A grammatical, architectural, or narrative structure that is difficult to believe or accept as reasonable or credible
The novel's implausible construction of events made readers question the author's understanding of physics.
A construção implausível dos eventos no romance fez os leitores questionarem a compreensão do autor sobre física.
2. In linguistics, a sentence or phrase structure that, while grammatically possible, strains credibility or natural usage
The implausible construction of that sentence makes it awkward to parse despite being technically correct.
A construção implausível dessa frase a torna desconfortável de interpretar apesar de ser tecnicamente correta.
3. In architecture or engineering, a design or building method that seems unlikely to succeed or function properly
The engineer rejected the implausible construction method proposed by the contractor.
O engenheiro rejeitou o método de construção implausível proposto pelo empreiteiro.
The term is primarily used in academic, literary, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'construção implausível' is the standard formal term, while 'construção inverossímil' is preferred in academic and literary circles. In English-speaking contexts, the phrase appears frequently in literary criticism, linguistics, and engineering discussions. It reflects cultural concerns about authenticity and logical consistency in storytelling and design.
NYC Slang
sketchy construction / sus structure (informal modern usage)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a house built on sand (metaphorically implausible construction)
doesn't add up (when describing implausible narrative construction)
full of holes (describing flawed implausible reasoning)
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