ongoing effect
[/ɑnˈɡoʊɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing effects
efeito contínuo
1. a consequence or result that continues to exist or develop over time without stopping
The pandemic had an ongoing effect on remote work practices.
A pandemia teve um efeito contínuo nas práticas de trabalho remoto.
2. in legal or medical contexts, a condition or consequence that persists and remains relevant
The medication had ongoing effects that required continued monitoring.
O medicamento teve efeitos contínuos que exigiram monitoramento contínuo.
3. in scientific contexts, a phenomenon that continues to produce results or changes
Climate change has an ongoing effect on global weather patterns.
A mudança climática tem um efeito contínuo nos padrões climáticos globais.
This phrase is commonly used in American legal, medical, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, 'efeito contínuo' is preferred in formal documents and academic writing, while 'efeito duradouro' is used more colloquially to describe long-lasting consequences of events or decisions.
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