uncommon concept

[/ʌnˈkɒmən ˈkɒnsept/]
noun phrasepl: uncommon concepts / conceitos incomuns
conceito incomum
1. An idea, thought, or abstract notion that is rare, unusual, or not frequently encountered or understood by most people
The theory of quantum entanglement was once an uncommon concept even among physicists.
A teoria do emaranhamento quântico era uma vez um conceito incomum até mesmo entre físicos.
2. A principle or theme that deviates from common understanding or typical patterns of thinking
Teaching children about emotional intelligence is still an uncommon concept in some traditional schools.
Ensinar às crianças sobre inteligência emocional ainda é um conceito incomum em algumas escolas tradicionais.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'uncommon concept' is typically used in academic, professional, or intellectual discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in educational settings when discussing innovative pedagogies. In the US, it's frequently used in tech and entrepreneurship spheres to describe novel business ideas or scientific breakthroughs.
NYC Slang
That's a wild concept / That's out-there thinking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rare ideaunusual notionnovel conceptatypical principleunconventional thought
Antonyms / Antônimos
common conceptconventional ideaordinary notiontypical thoughtfamiliar principle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conceito incomum
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ideia pouco comum
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
conceito fora do comum
Emphasis on deviation from the norm
Portugal
conceito pouco vulgar
Portuguese preference for 'vulgar' meaning common/ordinary

Related Words

conceptideanotionuncommonrareabstracttheoreticalinnovative

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
unconventional wisdom
off the beaten path
rare as hen's teeth
not your everyday idea
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