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unknown technique

[/ʌnˈnoʊn tekˈniːk/]
nounpl: unknown techniques
técnica desconhecida
1. A method, skill, or procedure that is not known, recognized, or familiar to a person or group
The magician used an unknown technique to make the rabbit disappear.
O mágico usou uma técnica desconhecida para fazer o coelho desaparecer.
2. A specialized approach or method whose origin, creator, or details are not documented or understood
Scientists are studying this unknown technique used in ancient construction.
Cientistas estão estudando essa técnica desconhecida usada na construção antiga.
Synonyms
unfamiliar methodunrecognized procedureobscure techniquemysterious methodundocumented technique
Antonyms
known techniquefamiliar methodestablished proceduredocumented techniquewell-known technique

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica desconhecida
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
técnica desconhecida
standard usage
São Paulo
técnica desconhecida
standard usage
Portugal
técnica desconhecida
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning the ropes
figure it out as you go
trial and error approach
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