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atypical route

[ə-ˈti-pi-kəl ˈrüt]
nounpl: atypical routes
rota atípica
1. A path, course, or way of travel that deviates from the standard, usual, or expected pattern
The GPS suggested an atypical route to avoid traffic congestion.
O GPS sugeriu uma rota atípica para evitar congestionamento de tráfego.
2. An unconventional method or procedure to achieve a goal or destination
She took an atypical route to success by starting her own business rather than climbing the corporate ladder.
Ela seguiu uma rota atípica para o sucesso ao iniciar seu próprio negócio em vez de subir a escada corporativa.
Synonyms
unconventional pathunusual routenon-standard pathalternative routeirregular course
Antonyms
typical routeconventional pathstandard routeusual waytraditional path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota atípica
commonly used in navigation and everyday contexts
São Paulo
trajeto atípico
alternative form emphasizing the journey itself
Portugal
caminho atípico
more literary and formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
off the beaten path
uncharted territory
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