impractical finding

[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: impractical findings
descoberta impraticável
1. A conclusion, result, or discovery that is not feasible or realistic to apply or implement in practice
The research team's impractical finding suggested a solution that would require millions of dollars to implement.
A descoberta impraticável da equipe de pesquisa sugeriu uma solução que custaria milhões de dólares para implementar.
2. A determination or judgment that lacks practical applicability or utility in real-world situations
The court ruled that the impractical finding could not serve as a basis for policy reform.
O tribunal decidiu que a descoberta impraticável não poderia servir como base para reforma de políticas.
3. An academic or theoretical conclusion that is difficult or impossible to execute or use in actual practice
Despite being scientifically sound, the impractical finding was dismissed by engineers as unfeasible.
Apesar de ser cientificamente válida, a descoberta impraticável foi rejeitada pelos engenheiros como inviável.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian academic, legal, and business contexts to critique research or proposals that lack real-world applicability. In the USA, it's frequently used in policy debates and scientific discussions to distinguish between theoretical validity and practical utility. The phrase reflects a universal tension between academic rigor and pragmatic implementation.
NYC Slang
impractical findings or 'theoretical garbage' in colloquial NYC professional contexts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impractical conclusionunfeasible findingunrealistic discoveryunworkable result
Antonyms / Antônimos
practical findingfeasible conclusionapplicable discoveryworkable result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
descoberta impraticável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
achado impraticável
Alternative formal usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
descoberta impraticável
Common in academic and professional settings
Portugal
conclusão impraticável
Portuguese European preference for 'conclusão' over 'descoberta'

Related Words

impracticalityinfeasibilitytheoretical researchimplementation gapreal-world application

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth the paper it's written on
pie in the sky
all talk and no action
sounds good on paper
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