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conventional technique

[/kənˈvenʃənəl tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: conventional techniques
técnica convencional
1. A method or procedure that follows established, traditional, or widely accepted practices rather than innovative or experimental approaches
The artist decided to abandon conventional technique in favor of abstract expressionism.
O artista decidiu abandonar a técnica convencional em favor do expressionismo abstrato.
2. A standard or orthodox way of doing something in a particular field, craft, or discipline
Medical schools teach conventional techniques before introducing students to experimental procedures.
As faculdades de medicina ensinam técnicas convencionais antes de introduzir procedimentos experimentais aos alunos.
Synonyms
traditional methodstandard techniqueorthodox procedureestablished practiceconventional method
Antonyms
innovative techniqueexperimental methodunconventional approachavant-garde techniquenovel procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica convencional
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica convencional
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
técnica convencional
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
playing it safe
nothing new under the sun
stick to what you know
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