repeated concept
[rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈkɒnsept]
noun phrasepl: repeated concepts
conceito repetido
1. An idea, notion, or principle that appears multiple times in a text, discourse, or discussion
The repeated concept of freedom appears throughout the novel.
O conceito repetido de liberdade aparece ao longo do romance.
2. A theme or motif that recurs in academic, literary, or intellectual work
In her research, the repeated concept of social justice became the central focus.
Em sua pesquisa, o conceito repetido de justiça social tornou-se o foco central.
3. An overused or hackneyed idea presented multiple times without variation
Critics dismissed the film for relying on repeated concepts rather than original storytelling.
Críticos rejeitaram o filme por depender de conceitos repetidos em vez de narrativas originais.
This phrase is frequently used in academic and literary criticism in both Brazil and Portugal to discuss thematic elements in works of art, literature, and philosophy. In educational contexts, recognizing repeated concepts is valued as a key analytical skill.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat a dead horse (repetir conceitos já gastos)
go round in circles (repetir os mesmos conceitos)
stuck in a loop (preso em conceitos repetidos)
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