multiple strands
[ˈmʌltɪpl strændz]
noun phrase
múltiplas vertentes
1. Several interconnected threads, lines, or elements that form part of a larger whole or narrative
The novel weaves multiple strands of family history together.
O romance tece múltiplas vertentes da história familiar juntas.
2. Various interconnected aspects or components of a complex topic, project, or situation
The research project involves multiple strands of investigation.
O projeto de pesquisa envolve múltiplas linhas de investigação.
3. Several distinct but related storylines or plot elements in a narrative work
The TV series successfully balances multiple strands of plot.
A série de TV equilibra com sucesso múltiplas linhas de enredo.
This phrase is commonly used in academic discourse, literary criticism, and project management in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazilian Portuguese academic contexts, 'múltiplas vertentes' is the preferred term when discussing complex narratives, research approaches, or interconnected themes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
weave multiple strands together
follow multiple strands of thought
multiple strands of evidence
intertwine multiple strands
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