lucid sections
[ˈluːsɪd ˈsɛkʃənz]
noun phrasepl: lucid sections
seções lúcidas
1. Clear, coherent, and easily understandable portions or passages within a larger work, conversation, or period of time
Despite his confusion, there were lucid sections in his speech where his original thoughts came through clearly.
Apesar de sua confusão, havia seções lúcidas em seu discurso onde seus pensamentos originais apareciam com clareza.
2. In medical contexts, periods of clarity experienced by patients with dementia or delirium
The patient had lucid sections during the afternoon, recognizing family members and responding coherently.
O paciente teve seções lúcidas à tarde, reconhecendo membros da família e respondendo coerentemente.
3. Portions of a text, film, or narrative where the meaning or intent is particularly transparent and unambiguous
The author's lucid sections made the complex theory accessible to general readers.
As seções lúcidas do autor tornaram a teoria complexa acessível aos leitores em geral.
In Brazilian medical and psychological contexts, 'seções lúcidas' is commonly used when discussing patients with cognitive impairments. The term is valued in literature and philosophy for describing breakthrough moments of understanding. This phrase is more formal and technical than conversational.
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