lifeless segments
[/ˈlaɪfləs ˈsɛɡmənts/]
noun phrasepl: lifeless segments
segmentos sem vida
1. portions or sections of something that lack vitality, animation, or biological function
The lifeless segments of the dried plant broke apart easily.
Os segmentos sem vida da planta seca se quebraram facilmente.
2. parts of a structure, text, or composition that appear dull, uninspired, or devoid of energy
The movie contained several lifeless segments that bored the audience.
O filme continha vários segmentos sem vida que entediaram o público.
3. in anatomy, sections of tissue or body parts that have died or lost function
The surgeon removed the lifeless segments of tissue after the infection.
O cirurgião removeu os segmentos de tecido sem vida após a infecção.
This phrase is commonly used in medical, literary, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In medical settings, it refers to necrotic or non-functional tissue. In literary criticism, it describes passages lacking engagement or artistic merit. The concept reflects a broader metaphorical use of 'life' and 'vitality' in evaluating both biological and creative works.
NYC Slang
dead weight sections
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