irregular formats

[ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈfɔrmæts]
nounpl: irregular formats
formatos irregulares
1. Non-standard or unconventional arrangements, structures, or patterns that deviate from established norms or specifications
The data contained irregular formats that made it difficult to process automatically.
Os dados continham formatos irregulares que dificultavam o processamento automático.
2. In design or layout: shapes, sizes, or arrangements that do not conform to regular geometric patterns or standard specifications
The architect incorporated irregular formats into the building design to create visual interest.
O arquiteto incorporou formatos irregulares no design do edifício para criar interesse visual.
3. In computing or file management: data structures or file types that do not follow conventional organizational standards
The system struggled with irregular formats from legacy software systems.
O sistema teve dificuldades com formatos irregulares de sistemas de software legados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian technology, business, and design sectors. In technical documentation and IT environments, 'formatos irregulares' is the standard term used to describe data or files that do not comply with expected standards. The concept reflects modern design philosophy that values both functionality and aesthetic deviation from rigid structures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-standard formatsunconventional formatsatypical arrangementsanomalous structures
Antonyms / Antônimos
regular formatsstandard formatsconventional formatsuniform patterns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formatos irregulares
Most common usage in technical and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
formatos irregulares
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
formatos irregulares
Common in business and technology sectors
Portugal
formatos irregulares
Same as Brazil; also used as 'formatos não-padronizados'

Related Words

standardizationdata validationcompliancespecificationdeviationanomaly

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
outside the box
non-conforming standards
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