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scattered storyline

[ˈskætərd ˈstɔːrilaɪn]
nounpl: scattered storylines
trama fragmentada
1. A narrative structure where plot elements, events, or scenes are presented in a non-linear or disjointed manner, often jumping between different timelines, perspectives, or settings without a clear chronological order
The film's scattered storyline made it difficult for viewers to follow the main plot.
A trama fragmentada do filme dificultou o acompanhamento da história principal pelos espectadores.
2. A story that lacks coherent organization and appears to move randomly between unrelated or loosely connected narrative threads
Critics complained about the novel's scattered storyline and confusing narrative structure.
Os críticos reclamaram da trama fragmentada do romance e de sua estrutura narrativa confusa.
Synonyms
non-linear narrativedisjointed plotfragmented storylinedisconnected narrativemeandering plot
Antonyms
linear storylinecoherent narrativestraightforward plotsequential narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trama fragmentada
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enredo disperso
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
trama desconexo
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
jump around
lose the thread
hard to follow
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