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irregular method

[/ɪˈreɡjələr ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: irregular methods
método irregular
1. A procedure or technique that does not follow standard, established, or conventional rules or patterns
The detective used an irregular method to solve the case, which raised some ethical concerns.
O detetive usou um método irregular para resolver o caso, o que levantou algumas preocupações éticas.
2. In grammar, a verb or word that does not follow standard conjugation or declension patterns
In English, 'go' is an irregular method of expressing movement in the past tense.
Em inglês, 'go' é um método irregular de expressar movimento no tempo passado.
3. A procedure that deviates from official or legal protocols
The company was fined for using an irregular method to handle customer data.
A empresa foi multada por usar um método irregular para lidar com dados de clientes.
Synonyms
unconventional methodunorthodox approachnon-standard procedureirregular procedureunusual technique
Antonyms
regular methodstandard procedureconventional approachorthodox method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método irregular
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
método irregular
Common in legal and corporate terminology
Portugal
método irregular
Formal usage; sometimes 'procedimento irregular' in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
take a shortcut
go off the beaten path
by hook or by crook
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