incomplete explanations
[ɪn.kəmˈplit ɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃənz]
nounpl: incomplete explanations
explicações incompletas
1. Explanations that lack essential information, clarity, or thoroughness; accounts or descriptions that do not fully address or cover the subject matter
The teacher's incomplete explanations left students confused about the complex mathematical concept.
As explicações incompletas do professor deixaram os alunos confusos sobre o conceito matemático complexo.
2. Statements or descriptions that are partial, unfinished, or missing key details required for full understanding
The witness provided incomplete explanations of the events, making it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.
A testemunha forneceu explicações incompletas dos eventos, dificultando a chegada de um veredito pelo júri.
3. Information or narratives that do not provide sufficient context or reasoning to justify conclusions
The report contained incomplete explanations for the budget discrepancies.
O relatório continha explicações incompletas para as discrepâncias orçamentárias.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, incomplete explanations are often criticized as a barrier to learning. In corporate or legal settings, particularly in Brazil, incomplete explanations can raise suspicions of intentional obfuscation or negligence. The phrase is commonly used in academic discourse, customer service complaints, and professional communication to denote unsatisfactory information delivery.
NYC Slang
half-baked explanations; sketchy explanation; incomplete info
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