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predetermined plot

[pri-dih-TER-mind PLAHT]
nounpl: predetermined plots
enredo pré-determinado
1. A narrative or sequence of events that has been planned or decided in advance, especially in literature, film, or theater
The predetermined plot of the novel was criticized for being too predictable.
O enredo pré-determinado do romance foi criticado por ser muito previsível.
2. A conspiracy or scheme that has been arranged beforehand
The detective uncovered a predetermined plot to steal the diamonds.
O detetive descobriu um plano pré-determinado para roubar os diamantes.
Synonyms
scripted narrativeplanned storylinepre-arranged plotcontrived sequencefixed narrative arc
Antonyms
improvised plotspontaneous narrativeunplanned storylineorganic development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo pré-determinado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese literature and media
Rio de Janeiro
trama combinada de antemão
Colloquial alternative used in conversation
São Paulo
enredo pré-planejado
Alternative term used in professional contexts
Portugal
enredo predeterminado
European Portuguese variant, hyphenation less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a script
paint by numbers
march to the beat of a different drum (antonym)
plot twist (related concept)
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