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intellectual gap

[ɪn.təˈlek.tʃu.əl ɡæp]
nounpl: intellectual gaps
lacuna intelectual
1. A deficiency or absence of knowledge, understanding, or cognitive ability in a particular area or between individuals/groups
There is a significant intellectual gap between the two research teams.
Existe uma lacuna intelectual significativa entre os dois grupos de pesquisa.
2. A disparity in educational attainment or mental capacity that affects understanding or communication
The intellectual gap made it difficult for them to have meaningful discussions.
A lacuna intelectual dificultava que tivessem discussões significativas.
Synonyms
knowledge gapcognitive gapeducational gapunderstanding gapskill gap
Antonyms
intellectual parityintellectual alignmentcommon ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna intelectual
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
hiato intelectual
Alternative technical term used in academic contexts
Portugal
lacuna intelectual
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the intellectual gap
close the knowledge gap
span the divide
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