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non-standard traits

[/nɒn ˈstændərd treɪts/]
nounpl: non-standard traits
características não-padrão
1. Features, qualities, or characteristics that deviate from established norms, conventions, or accepted standards
The linguist studied non-standard traits in regional dialects.
O linguista estudou características não-padrão em dialetos regionais.
2. In biology or genetics, attributes that differ from the typical or wild-type phenotype
These plants exhibit non-standard traits such as unusual leaf coloration.
Estas plantas exibem características não-padrão, como coloração incomum das folhas.
3. In social or behavioral contexts, characteristics that do not conform to mainstream or conventional expectations
The report highlighted non-standard traits in the population's communication patterns.
O relatório destacou características não-padrão nos padrões de comunicação da população.
Synonyms
atypical featuresirregular characteristicsunconventional attributesanomalous traitsvariant features
Antonyms
standard traitstypical characteristicsconventional featuresnormal attributesorthodox traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características não-padrão
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
traços fora do padrão
Alternative phrasing common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
características não-normalizadas
Preferred in formal European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the ordinary
off the beaten path
think outside the box
a different breed
march to the beat of a different drum
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