non-standard features

[/nɒn ˈstændərd ˈfiːtʃərz/]
nounpl: non-standard features
características não-padrão
1. Elements, attributes, or characteristics that deviate from established norms, conventions, or specifications
The software contains several non-standard features that are not compatible with other systems.
O software contém várias características não-padrão que não são compatíveis com outros sistemas.
2. In linguistics, speech patterns or language usage that diverge from formal or prescribed language rules
Regional dialects often include non-standard features such as unique pronunciation and grammar structures.
Dialetos regionais frequentemente incluem características não-padrão, como pronúncia e estruturas gramaticais únicas.
3. In technology and engineering, design elements that do not comply with industry standards or specifications
The product was rejected due to non-standard features that violated safety regulations.
O produto foi rejeitado devido a características não-padrão que violavam regulamentações de segurança.
In Brazilian technical and academic contexts, 'características não-padrão' is commonly used in software development, linguistics studies, and engineering disciplines. The term reflects the importance of standardization in technology and formal communication, while acknowledging the reality of non-compliant variations. In Portugal, the preference for 'não-normalizadas' reflects a slightly different emphasis on regulatory compliance and normalization procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irregular featuresunconventional attributesnon-conforming characteristicsatypical elementsdeviant features
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard featuresconventional characteristicsconforming attributesregular elementstypical features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características não-padrão
Most common translation used in technical and linguistic contexts
Brazil - Informal
características fora do padrão
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo - Technical
características não-conformes
Preferred in engineering and quality control contexts
Portugal
características não-normalizadas
European Portuguese preference, emphasizing normalization rather than standardization

Related Words

standardizationcompliancespecificationdeviationnon-standard languagedialectvariance

Related Idioms & Phrases

outside the box
breaking the mold
out of the ordinary
against the grain
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