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conventional elements

[kənˈvenʃənəl ˈɛləmənts]
noun
elementos convencionais
1. Standard, traditional, or widely accepted components or features that follow established norms or customs
The building's design incorporated conventional elements such as symmetrical facades and classical columns.
O design do edifício incorporava elementos convencionais como fachadas simétricas e colunas clássicas.
2. In heraldry or art, traditional or customary symbols and designs recognized by established rules
The coat of arms displayed conventional elements of medieval heraldry.
O brasão exibia elementos convencionais da heráldica medieval.
3. In technology or science, established or traditional methods or components as opposed to innovative ones
The new system still relies on conventional elements for stability.
O novo sistema ainda depende de elementos convencionais para estabilidade.
Synonyms
standard elementstraditional elementsestablished featurescustomary components
Antonyms
unconventional elementsinnovative elementsnovel featuresexperimental components

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elementos convencionais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
elementos convencionais
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow convention
stick to the basics
play by the rules
go by the book
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