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poorly documented subject

[/ˈpɔːrli ˈdɒkjuˌmɛntɪd ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
noun phrasepl: poorly documented subjects
assunto mal documentado
1. A topic, matter, or area of study for which there is insufficient written documentation, research records, or reliable written sources available
Medieval trade routes remain a poorly documented subject in academic literature.
As rotas comerciais medievais continuam sendo um assunto mal documentado na literatura acadêmica.
2. A subject lacking adequate archival records, references, or historical evidence
The early history of this local tradition is a poorly documented subject.
A história inicial dessa tradição local é um assunto mal documentado.
Synonyms
underdocumented subjectinadequately documented topicunderstudied subjectobscure topic
Antonyms
well-documented subjectthoroughly documented topicextensively researched subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto mal documentado
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
assunto pouco documentado
Common alternative phrasing in Portugal
São Paulo
tema de documentação deficiente
More formal academic usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost to history
shrouded in obscurity
lack of archival evidence
undocumented territory
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