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obscure connection

[/əbˈskjʊr kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounpl: obscure connections
conexão obscura
1. A link or relationship between two things that is unclear, indirect, or not easily understood or perceived
There is an obscure connection between the two historical events.
Existe uma conexão obscura entre os dois eventos históricos.
2. A tenuous or mysterious association that is difficult to trace or explain
The detective found an obscure connection between the suspect and the victim.
O detetive encontrou uma conexão obscura entre o suspeito e a vítima.
Synonyms
vague linkunclear relationshiptenuous connectionhidden linkindirect association
Antonyms
clear connectionobvious linkdirect relationshipevident association

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão obscura
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
conexão obscura / ligação obscura
Both terms are equally used
São Paulo
conexão obscura
Preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
ligação obscura / conexão obscura
Ligação is more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
a thread connecting
dots that don't connect
missing link
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