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non-traditional practice

[/nɑːn trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: non-traditional practices
prática não-tradicional
1. A method, technique, or approach that deviates from established or conventional standards and customs
The company adopted non-traditional practices to improve employee engagement.
A empresa adotou práticas não-tradicionais para melhorar o engajamento dos funcionários.
2. In education, alternative teaching methods or learning approaches that differ from standard institutional frameworks
Non-traditional practices in education include online learning and project-based instruction.
As práticas não-tradicionais na educação incluem aprendizado online e instrução baseada em projetos.
3. In healthcare, alternative or complementary treatment methods outside mainstream medical practice
Some patients prefer non-traditional practices such as acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Alguns pacientes preferem práticas não-tradicionais como acupuntura e medicina herbal.
Synonyms
unconventional practicealternative practiceinnovative approachnon-standard method
Antonyms
traditional practiceconventional practicestandard practiceorthodox method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática não-tradicional
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prática inovadora
Often used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prática alternativa
Frequently used in health and wellness discussions
Portugal
prática não-convencional
Preferred terminology in Portuguese education and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
breaking new ground
going against the grain
uncharted territory
off the beaten path
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