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atypical way

[ə-ˈti-pi-kəl ˈwā]
noun phrasepl: atypical ways
forma atípica
1. A manner or method that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
She approached the problem in an atypical way that no one had considered before.
Ela abordou o problema de uma forma atípica que ninguém tinha considerado antes.
2. An unconventional or unusual approach to doing something
The company succeeded by operating in an atypical way compared to its competitors.
A empresa teve sucesso operando de uma forma atípica comparada aos seus concorrentes.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall way
Synonyms
unconventional wayunusual mannerirregular approachnon-standard methodunorthodox approach
Antonyms
typical wayconventional mannerstandard approachusual methodorthodox approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma atípica
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
jeito atípico
More colloquial alternative using 'jeito'
Rio de Janeiro
forma atípica
Standard usage, occasionally 'jeito diferente'
Portugal
forma atípica
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
go against the grain
march to the beat of one's own drum
unconventional approach
break from tradition
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