← Back to Fala2Me

unorthodox practice

[/ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒks ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: unorthodox practices
prática heterodoxa
1. A method, technique, or procedure that deviates from conventional, traditional, or established standards
The surgeon's unorthodox practice of using alternative techniques raised eyebrows among colleagues.
A prática heterodoxa do cirurgião de usar técnicas alternativas levantou sobrancelhas entre colegas.
2. An unconventional or non-traditional approach to doing something that goes against accepted norms
The company's unorthodox practice of allowing employees to work from anywhere was revolutionary for its time.
A prática heterodoxa da empresa de permitir que os funcionários trabalhassem de qualquer lugar foi revolucionária para sua época.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall method
Synonyms
unconventional practicenon-traditional methodirregular procedureheterodox approachunorthodox method
Antonyms
orthodox practiceconventional methodtraditional approachstandard procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática heterodoxa
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
prática fora do padrão
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
prática não convencional
Commonly used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
prática heterodoxa
Formal usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
go against the grain
break with tradition
march to the beat of a different drum
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →