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non-standard progression

[nɒn-ˈstændərd prəˈɡreʃən]
nounpl: non-standard progressions
progressão não-padrão
1. A sequence or advancement that deviates from conventional, expected, or established patterns or norms
The student's non-standard progression through the curriculum required special approval from the administration.
A progressão não-padrão do aluno através do currículo exigiu aprovação especial da administração.
2. In music theory, a chord progression that does not follow traditional harmonic rules or conventions
The composer used a non-standard progression to create an unexpected harmonic effect.
O compositor usou uma progressão não-padrão para criar um efeito harmônico inesperado.
3. In computing or linguistics, a sequence that does not conform to regular patterns or standard syntax
The parser encountered a non-standard progression in the code structure.
O analisador encontrou uma progressão não-padrão na estrutura do código.
Synonyms
irregular progressionunconventional progressionatypical sequenceanomalous progression
Antonyms
standard progressionconventional progressionregular sequencenormal advancement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progressão não-padrão
Standard usage in educational and technical contexts
Portugal
progressão não-convencional
Often preferred variant emphasizing deviation from convention
Technical/Academic
progressão irregular
Used in specialized academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

to deviate from the norm
to break from convention
to chart one's own course
to go against the grain
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