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increasing separation

[ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: increasing separations
separação crescente
1. The process or state of becoming progressively more distant or divided in space, time, or relationship
The increasing separation between the two communities has led to misunderstandings.
A separação crescente entre as duas comunidades levou a mal-entendidos.
2. A widening gap or distance that continues to grow
There is an increasing separation between rich and poor nations.
Há uma separação crescente entre as nações ricas e pobres.
Synonyms
widening gapgrowing distanceexpanding dividedistanciamento crescentefosso em expansão
Antonyms
convergenceunityclosenessconvergênciaunidadeproximidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
separação crescente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
separação crescente
Common in academic and journalistic discourse
Portugal
separação crescente
Formal usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

growing rift
the gap widens
drift apart
o fosso aumenta
distanciar-se cada vez mais
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