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non-standard answer

[/nɒn ˈstændərd ˈɑːnsər/]
nounpl: non-standard answers
resposta não-padrão
1. A response to a question or problem that deviates from the expected, conventional, or officially accepted solution
The student provided a non-standard answer that was creative but did not follow the textbook method.
O aluno forneceu uma resposta não-padrão que era criativa, mas não seguia o método do livro.
2. An unconventional or alternative response that may still be correct or valid despite differing from the norm
The teacher accepted the non-standard answer because it demonstrated clear understanding of the concept.
O professor aceitou a resposta não-padrão porque demonstrava clara compreensão do conceito.
Synonyms
unconventional answeralternative answerirregular answeratypical response
Antonyms
standard answerconventional answerexpected answertextbook answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta não-padrão
Most common usage in Brazilian education and testing contexts
São Paulo
resposta fora do padrão
Alternative phrasing used in São Paulo region
Portugal
resposta fora do padrão
Preferred term in Portuguese educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
go off the beaten path
break the mold
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