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conventional position

[kənˈvenʃənəl pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: conventional positions
posição convencional
1. A standard or traditional arrangement, stance, or location that is widely accepted and commonly used
The conventional position for a chess piece at the start of the game is determined by the rules.
A posição convencional de uma peça de xadrez no início do jogo é determinada pelas regras.
2. An orthodox or established viewpoint, belief, or opinion that is generally accepted by society
He challenged the conventional position on climate change with new evidence.
Ele desafiou a posição convencional sobre mudanças climáticas com novas evidências.
3. A standard physical posture or arrangement in yoga, dance, sports, or other physical disciplines
The yoga instructor demonstrated the conventional position for the downward dog pose.
O instrutor de ioga demonstrou a posição convencional para a postura do cachorro virado para baixo.
Synonyms
standard positionorthodox positiontraditional stanceaccepted arrangement
Antonyms
unconventional positionnon-standard positionunusual arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição convencional
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
posição convencional
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
posição convencional
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break from conventional position
stick to conventional position
challenge the conventional position
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