repeating concept

[/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɛpt/]
nounpl: repeating concepts
conceito repetido
1. An idea, theme, or pattern that appears multiple times throughout a work, discussion, or context, often intentionally reinforced for emphasis or structural coherence
The theme of isolation is a repeating concept throughout the novel.
O tema do isolamento é um conceito repetido ao longo do romance.
2. In mathematics and sciences, a numerical or functional pattern that recurs at regular intervals
The repeating concept in the sequence shows a mathematical progression.
O conceito repetido na sequência mostra uma progressão matemática.
3. In rhetoric and literature, the deliberate reiteration of ideas for stylistic or persuasive effect
The speaker used a repeating concept to emphasize the importance of education.
O orador usou um conceito repetido para enfatizar a importância da educação.
In Brazilian academic and literary circles, 'conceito repetido' and 'conceito recorrente' are frequently used in literary analysis and educational discussions. The concept of identifying and analyzing repeating concepts is a fundamental skill taught in Portuguese language and literature courses in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recurring thememotifrecurring patternleitmotifrepeated idea
Antonyms / Antônimos
unique conceptsingular ideaone-time occurrence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conceito repetido
Standard academic and literary usage
São Paulo
conceito que se repete
More colloquial phrasing, common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
conceito recorrente
Preferred academic term in European Portuguese

Related Words

themepatternrepetitionreiterationmotifrecurrence

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse (to repeat a concept excessively)
go round in circles (to keep returning to the same concept)
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