deleterious technique
[dɛl.ɪ.ˈtɪr.i.əs tɛkˈnik]
noun phrasepl: deleterious techniques
técnica deletéria
1. A method or procedure that causes harm, damage, or has a negative effect on something or someone
The coach identified several deleterious techniques in the athlete's form that were causing injuries.
O treinador identificou várias técnicas deletérias na forma do atleta que estavam causando lesões.
2. A practice or approach that is harmful or detrimental to health, progress, or well-being
Prolonged stress and poor sleep are deleterious techniques for productivity and mental health.
O estresse prolongado e o sono inadequado são técnicas deletérias para a produtividade e saúde mental.
3. In academic or professional contexts, a method that produces adverse or counterproductive results
Using deleterious techniques in data analysis can lead to incorrect conclusions.
Usar técnicas deletérias na análise de dados pode levar a conclusões incorretas.
The term 'deleterious technique' is predominantly used in academic, medical, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, 'técnica deletéria' appears frequently in medical literature and professional development materials. In Portugal, the phrase is less commonly used in everyday speech, with 'prejudicial' being preferred. The concept emphasizes the importance of proper methodology across disciplines.
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