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uncommon way

[ən-ˈkä-mən ˈwā]
noun phrasepl: uncommon ways / formas incomuns
forma incomum
1. A method, manner, or approach that is unusual, rare, or not frequently seen or used
She solved the problem in an uncommon way that impressed everyone.
Ela resolveu o problema de uma forma incomum que impressionou a todos.
2. An atypical or unconventional manner of doing something
Teaching mathematics in an uncommon way can help students understand better.
Ensinar matemática de uma forma incomum pode ajudar os alunos a compreender melhor.
Synonyms
unusual wayunconventional wayrare wayatypical wayunorthodox way
Antonyms
common wayusual wayconventional waytypical waystandard way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma incomum
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito incomum
Colloquial preference for 'jeito' meaning manner or way
São Paulo
forma incomum
Standard formal usage
Portugal
forma incomum
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a different way
go about something differently
think outside the box
break the mold
sair da caixa
quebrar o padrão
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