implicit descriptions
[/ɪmˈplɪsɪt dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/]
nounpl: implicit descriptions
descrições implícitas
1. Descriptions that convey meaning indirectly without stating information explicitly; meanings that are suggested or understood without being openly expressed
The novel uses implicit descriptions of the character's emotions through his actions rather than direct statements.
O romance usa descrições implícitas das emoções do personagem através de suas ações em vez de declarações diretas.
2. In logic and semantics, descriptions that are understood through context or inference rather than through explicit definition
The implicit descriptions in the contract required careful legal interpretation.
As descrições implícitas no contrato exigiam interpretação legal cuidadosa.
3. In linguistics, meaning that is communicated indirectly, relying on the listener's or reader's ability to infer information
The speaker's implicit descriptions suggested disapproval without stating it openly.
As descrições implícitas do falante sugeriram desaprovação sem declará-la abertamente.
The concept of implicit descriptions is valued in both American and Brazilian literary traditions, where subtlety and inference are considered marks of sophisticated writing. In Portuguese literature, implicit meaning often reflects the cultural emphasis on nuance and indirect communication, particularly in emotionally charged or formal contexts.
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