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anomalous progression

[/əˈnɒm.ə.ləs prəˈɡrɛʃ.ən/]
nounpl: anomalous progressions
progressão anômala
1. An irregular or unusual sequence of events, developments, or stages that deviates from the expected or normal pattern
The patient's anomalous progression of symptoms confused the medical team.
A progressão anômala dos sintomas do paciente confundiu a equipe médica.
2. In music theory, a chord progression that does not follow conventional harmonic rules or expectations
The composer used an anomalous progression to create a sense of unease.
O compositor usou uma progressão anômala para criar uma sensação de desconforto.
3. In mathematics or sequences, a series that does not follow the established pattern or rule
The anomalous progression in the data suggested an error in measurement.
A progressão anômala nos dados sugeriu um erro na medição.
Synonyms
irregular progressionabnormal sequencedeviant patternatypical development
Antonyms
normal progressionregular sequenceexpected patternstandard development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progressão anômala
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese medical and technical contexts
São Paulo
progressão anormal
Alternative variant sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
progressão anómala
European Portuguese spelling with accent on 'o'; usage similar to Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

break from the norm
deviate from the expected course
unusual turn of events
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