temporal structure
[ˈtɛmpərəl ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: temporal structures
estrutura temporal
1. The organization or arrangement of events, elements, or components across time; the way something is ordered or sequenced in time
The temporal structure of the film uses flashbacks to reveal the character's past.
A estrutura temporal do filme utiliza flashbacks para revelar o passado do personagem.
2. In linguistics and cognitive science, the framework that organizes meaning and relationships between events in their chronological order
Understanding the temporal structure of a sentence helps in language comprehension.
Compreender a estrutura temporal de uma frase ajuda na compreensão da linguagem.
3. In music and rhythm, the organized pattern of beats, measures, and durations that give shape to a composition
The temporal structure of the symphony follows a classical sonata form.
A estrutura temporal da sinfonia segue a forma de sonata clássica.
4. In neuroscience and psychology, the cognitive framework for organizing and perceiving sequences of events
Brain imaging reveals how the temporal structure of memories is encoded.
Imagens cerebrais revelam como a estrutura temporal das memórias é codificada.
The term 'temporal structure' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly prevalent in discussions of linguistics, cognitive science, music theory, and film studies. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking academic communities, 'estrutura temporal' is the standard terminology, reflecting the international usage of the concept across disciplines.
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