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ordem temporal

[ˈɔɾdɨ̃ tɛ̃poˈɾaw]
nounfemininepl: ordens temporais
temporal order
1. The sequence or arrangement of events, actions, or elements in time; chronological succession
The temporal order of events is crucial to understanding the narrative.
A ordem temporal dos acontecimentos é crucial para compreender a narrativa.
2. In linguistics and narrative theory, the arrangement of events as they occur in the story versus how they are presented in the discourse
The film uses flashbacks to disrupt the temporal order.
O filme usa flashbacks para quebrar a ordem temporal.
3. In philosophy and logic, the relation or sequence of moments in time
Kant argued that temporal order is a fundamental category of human perception.
Kant argumentou que a ordem temporal é uma categoria fundamental da percepção humana.
Synonyms
sequência temporalordem cronológicasucessão temporal
Antonyms
desordem temporalcaos temporal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem temporal
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
ordem temporal
Standard usage, common in philosophical and linguistic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

ordem dos tempos
sequência de eventos
linha do tempo
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