redundant marks

[rɪˈdʌndənt mɑːrks]
nounpl: redundant marks
marcas redundantes
1. Unnecessary or superfluous punctuation marks, symbols, or notations that repeat information already conveyed or add no additional meaning to text
The sentence contained redundant marks such as multiple exclamation points and underscores that cluttered the message.
A sentença continha marcas redundantes como múltiplos pontos de exclamação e sublinhados que poluíram a mensagem.
2. In typography or editing, punctuation or formatting elements that are duplicated or unnecessary for clarity
The editor removed all redundant marks to improve the document's readability.
O editor removeu todas as marcas redundantes para melhorar a legibilidade do documento.
3. In linguistics or communication, duplicate or overlapping markers that serve no functional purpose
Redundant marks in the notation system made it difficult for readers to identify the essential information.
As marcas redundantes no sistema de notação dificultaram a identificação das informações essenciais pelos leitores.
This term is primarily used in editorial, academic, and technical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects a modern emphasis on clarity and conciseness in written communication, valued particularly in professional and digital environments where information density and readability are paramount.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unnecessary punctuationsuperfluous marksduplicate notationexcess symbolsextraneous marks
Antonyms / Antônimos
essential marksnecessary punctuationconcise notation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marcas redundantes
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for unnecessary punctuation or symbols
Portugal
marcas redundantes
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and technical contexts
Business/Technical Brazilian
símbolos desnecessários
Alternative phrasing used in professional documentation

Related Words

punctuationtypographyformattingnotationsymbolsredundancyclarityediting

Related Idioms & Phrases

less is more
cutting the clutter
streamlining the text
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