atypical objects
[ə-ˈti-pi-kəl ˈäb-jəkts]
noun phrasepl: atypical objects
objetos atípicos
1. Things or items that do not conform to the standard, expected, or usual type or pattern
The museum's collection includes atypical objects that challenge traditional classifications.
A coleção do museu inclui objetos atípicos que desafiam as classificações tradicionais.
2. Items that deviate from the norm in their characteristics, function, or appearance
The archaeologist discovered atypical objects in the ancient site that suggested unusual cultural practices.
O arqueólogo descobriu objetos atípicos no sítio antigo que sugeriram práticas culturais incomuns.
3. In cognitive psychology, items that do not fit the typical prototype of a category
Atypical objects like a penguin in the category 'birds' require longer recognition times.
Objetos atípicos como um pinguim na categoria 'aves' requerem tempos de reconhecimento mais longos.
The term 'atypical objects' is commonly used in academic contexts across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures, particularly in museum studies, psychology, and anthropology. In Brazil, it may appear in educational discussions about categorization and cognitive science. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used in psychology experiments studying prototype effects.
NYC Slang
weird stuff; off-the-wall items
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