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rote answer
[/roʊt ˈænsər/]
noun
pl: rote answers
resposta mecânica
1.
An answer given from memory or habit without understanding or thinking about its meaning
The student gave a rote answer without considering the question carefully.
O aluno deu uma resposta mecânica sem considerar cuidadosamente a pergunta.
2.
A response that is memorized and repeated without genuine comprehension
Her rote answers in the interview revealed a lack of deep knowledge about the subject.
Suas respostas mecânicas na entrevista revelaram falta de conhecimento profundo sobre o assunto.
NYC Slang
generic response
Synonyms
memorized answer
automatic response
mechanical response
formulaic answer
habitual response
Antonyms
thoughtful answer
original answer
informed response
analytical answer
creative response
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resposta mecânica
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
resposta de decoreba
Informal, emphasizing memorization without understanding
Portugal
resposta automática
Common in European Portuguese contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
learn by rote
memorize without understanding
parroting an answer
textbook answer
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