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obscure technique

[əbˈskjʊr tɛkˈnik]
nounfemininepl: obscure techniques / técnicas obscuras
técnica obscura
1. A method or procedure that is not widely known, understood, or commonly used; a lesser-known or esoteric approach to accomplishing something
The magician used an obscure technique to perform the illusion.
O mágico usou uma técnica obscura para realizar a ilusão.
2. A specialized or advanced skill that requires significant expertise and is difficult to master or comprehend
Learning calligraphy involves mastering many obscure techniques.
Aprender caligrafia envolve dominar muitas técnicas obscuras.
Synonyms
esoteric methodunconventional approachlesser-known procedurearcane skillspecialized method
Antonyms
common techniquestandard procedurewell-known methodconventional approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica obscura
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
técnica obscura / técnica pouco conhecida
May use colloquial alternatives in informal speech
São Paulo
técnica obscura / método pouco convencional
Business and professional contexts prefer 'método pouco convencional'
Portugal
técnica obscura / técnica pouco divulgada
European Portuguese may prefer 'pouco divulgada' (less publicized)

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hidden gem of a technique
pulling tricks out of thin air
an ace up one's sleeve
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