verbose writing
[vərˈboʊs ˈraɪtɪŋ]
noun
escrita verbosa
1. writing that uses more words than necessary; a style of writing characterized by excessive wordiness and redundancy
The professor criticized the student's verbose writing and asked her to be more concise.
O professor criticou a escrita verbosa da aluna e pediu para ela ser mais concisa.
2. text that contains unnecessary elaboration, repetition, or lengthy explanations
His verbose writing made the simple concept difficult to understand.
Sua escrita verbosa tornou o conceito simples difícil de compreender.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, verbose writing is generally discouraged in favor of clarity and efficiency. Brazilian Portuguese-speaking educators emphasize 'objetividade' (objectivity) and 'concisão' (conciseness) in formal writing, while American schools often teach the principle of 'kill your darlings' in writing workshops.
NYC Slang
run-on writing; word salad (when overly complicated)
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