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surface reason
[/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈriːzən/]
noun
pl: surface reasons
razão aparente; motivo superficial
1.
The obvious or stated reason for something, which may not be the true or complete reason
The surface reason for his resignation was a new job opportunity, but the real issue was workplace conflict.
A razão aparente para sua demissão foi uma nova oportunidade de trabalho, mas o verdadeiro problema era o conflito no ambiente de trabalho.
2.
An explanation that appears valid on the surface but lacks depth or complete truthfulness
The surface reason given by the company was budget cuts, though deeper investigation revealed mismanagement.
A razão superficial dada pela empresa foi cortes orçamentários, embora investigações mais profundas revelassem má gestão.
Synonyms
apparent reason
ostensible reason
stated reason
pretext
facade
Antonyms
real reason
true reason
underlying reason
root cause
fundamental reason
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
razão aparente; motivo superficial
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
razão aparente; razão de fachada
Slightly more colloquial usage
Portugal
razão aparente; motivo superficial
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
scratching the surface
beneath the surface
under the surface
at face value
on the face of it
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