incomplete relation

[ɪn.kəm'plit rɪ'leɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: incomplete relations
relação incompleta
1. A relationship or connection between people or entities that lacks full development, clarity, or closure
Their incomplete relation left many questions unanswered about the nature of their bond.
A relação incompleta deles deixou muitas questões sem resposta sobre a natureza do vínculo.
2. In logic and mathematics, a relation that does not satisfy completeness properties or where not all elements are connected
The incomplete relation in the database required further data to establish full connectivity.
A relação incompleta no banco de dados requeria mais dados para estabelecer conectividade total.
3. A romantic or emotional connection that remains unfinished or unresolved
They had an incomplete relation that haunted them both for years.
Eles tinham uma relação incompleta que os assombrou por anos.
This term is commonly used in psychological and relationship counseling contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe emotional or romantic connections that lack closure or full development, often discussing the psychological impact of such unfinished relationships.
NYC Slang
unfinished business
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfinished relationshippartial connectionundefined relationfragmentary bond
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete relationfull relationshipresolved connectiondefined bond

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relação incompleta
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relação incompleta / caso inacabado
May use 'caso inacabado' in colloquial contexts
São Paulo
relação incompleta
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
relação incompleta
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

relationshipconnectionbondunresolvedclosureattachment

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave things hanging
unresolved feelings
loose ends
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