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accepted view

[/əkˈsɛptɪd vjuː/]
noun phrasepl: accepted views
opinião aceita
1. A belief, opinion, or perspective that is widely recognized and approved by most people in a particular field or society
The accepted view in modern physics is that light behaves as both a particle and a wave.
A opinião aceita na física moderna é que a luz se comporta tanto como uma partícula quanto como uma onda.
2. The conventional or mainstream understanding of a subject
The accepted view on climate change among scientists is that it is primarily caused by human activity.
A opinião aceita sobre mudanças climáticas entre cientistas é que ela é causada principalmente pela atividade humana.
Synonyms
conventional wisdommainstream viewprevailing opinioncommon beliefstandard viewgeneral consensus
Antonyms
dissenting viewminority opinionunconventional viewheterodox positionfringe theory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opinião aceita
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
opinião consensual
Alternative expression emphasizing consensus aspect
Portugal
visão aceite
Using British spelling conventions for 'accepted'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the party line
the conventional wisdom
the status quo
the received opinion
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