recurrent notion
[/rɪˈkɜrənt ˈnoʊʃən/]
nounpl: recurrent notions
noção recorrente
1. An idea, thought, or concept that appears repeatedly or returns frequently in one's mind or in discourse
The recurrent notion that technology will solve all human problems has persisted for decades.
A noção recorrente de que a tecnologia resolverá todos os problemas humanos persiste há décadas.
2. A theme or theme that keeps appearing in literature, art, or academic discussion
In his novels, the recurrent notion of redemption through suffering appears in almost every major work.
Em seus romances, a noção recorrente de redenção através do sofrimento aparece em quase todas as obras principais.
3. A repeating belief or assumption that influences thinking or decision-making
The recurrent notion among investors that the market always recovers has led to risky behavior.
A noção recorrente entre investidores de que o mercado sempre se recupera levou a comportamentos arriscados.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, philosophical, and business discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, it often appears in literary criticism and intellectual discourse. The concept reflects how societies grapple with repeating patterns of thought across generations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a recurrent notion that won't go away
shake off a recurrent notion
haunted by a recurrent notion
challenge a recurrent notion
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