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ordinary answer

[/ˈɔːrdəneri ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: ordinary answers
resposta comum / resposta ordinária
1. A typical, standard, or unremarkable response to a question or statement
His ordinary answer to criticism was to ignore it completely.
Sua resposta comum à crítica era ignorá-la completamente.
2. A conventional or expected reply that lacks distinction or creativity
The teacher was not satisfied with the ordinary answers provided by the students.
A professora não ficou satisfeita com as respostas ordinárias fornecidas pelos alunos.
Synonyms
standard answercommon answertypical responseconventional replyroutine answer
Antonyms
unusual answerextraordinary answerremarkable responsecreative answerexceptional reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta comum
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resposta ordinária
More formal usage; 'resposta comum' also acceptable
São Paulo
resposta normal
Informal alternative commonly used in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing out of the ordinary
run-of-the-mill answer
by the book response
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