incomplete explanation

[ɪnˌkɒmˈpliːt ɪkˌsplænˈeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: incomplete explanations
explicação incompleta
1. An account or description that lacks essential details, clarity, or completeness; a partial or unfinished interpretation of something
The teacher's incomplete explanation left students confused about the mathematical concept.
A explicação incompleta do professor deixou os alunos confusos sobre o conceito matemático.
2. A statement or response that does not fully address or answer a question or topic
His incomplete explanation failed to cover all aspects of the problem.
Sua explicação incompleta não cobriu todos os aspectos do problema.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'explicação incompleta' is commonly discussed in relation to teacher quality and student comprehension. The phrase is frequently used in academic discourse to critique insufficient instruction. In the USA, similar concerns arise in educational debates about curriculum clarity and teaching methodology.
NYC Slang
half-baked explanation
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partial explanationvague explanationunclear explanationinadequate explanationunfinished explanation
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete explanationcomprehensive explanationthorough explanationdetailed explanationclear explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação incompleta
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
explicação meia-boca
Colloquial alternative emphasizing poor quality
São Paulo
explicação incompleta / explicação deficiente
More formal usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
explicação incompleta / explicação parcial
European Portuguese equivalent, slightly more formal tone

Related Words

clarificationelaborationaccountdescriptioninterpretation

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone hanging
beating around the bush
not telling the whole story
sweep under the rug
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