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lengthy explanation
[/ˈleŋθi ɪkˌsplə'neɪʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: lengthy explanations
explicação longa
1.
A detailed and extended account or clarification of something that takes considerable time to convey
The professor gave a lengthy explanation of quantum mechanics that lasted over an hour.
O professor deu uma explicação longa da mecânica quântica que durou mais de uma hora.
2.
A verbose or protracted justification or elucidation
After a lengthy explanation, she finally understood why the project was delayed.
Após uma explicação longa, ela finalmente entendeu por que o projeto foi atrasado.
NYC Slang
long-winded spiel; a whole thing
Synonyms
detailed explanation
extended explanation
elaborate explanation
long-winded explanation
verbose explanation
Antonyms
brief explanation
concise explanation
short explanation
succinct explanation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
explicação longa
most commonly used form
Rio de Janeiro
explicação comprida
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
explicação extensiva
more formal usage
Portugal
explicação minuciosa
emphasizes detailed nature
Related Idioms & Phrases
a long-winded explanation
beat around the bush
cut to the chase
explain at length
go into detail
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