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unstructured story

[/ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd ˈstɔːri/]
nounpl: unstructured stories
história não estruturada
1. A narrative that lacks a conventional plot structure, linear progression, or clear beginning, middle, and end; often characterized by fragmented, non-linear, or experimental storytelling techniques
The author's unstructured story jumped between different time periods and perspectives without clear transitions.
A história não estruturada do autor alternava entre diferentes períodos de tempo e perspectivas sem transições claras.
2. A narrative format commonly used in informal communication, creative writing, or art that prioritizes emotional expression or thematic coherence over traditional narrative frameworks
Children often tell unstructured stories that meander and change direction based on their imagination.
As crianças frequentemente contam histórias não estruturadas que divagam e mudam de direção com base em sua imaginação.
Synonyms
non-linear narrativefragmented storyexperimental narrativeopen-ended storystream-of-consciousness narrative
Antonyms
structured storylinear narrativetraditional narrativeconventional story

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história não estruturada
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and literature
São Paulo
narrativa desestruturada
alternative form emphasizing artistic or experimental contexts
Portugal
história não estruturada
standard Portuguese usage, sometimes with emphasis on literary innovation

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell a rambling story
go off on a tangent
stream of consciousness
narrative without form
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