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unstudied zone

[/ʌnˈstʌdid zoʊn/]
nounpl: unstudied zones
zona não estudada
1. An area or field of knowledge, research, or exploration that has not been thoroughly investigated or examined
The deep ocean remains largely an unstudied zone with many undiscovered species.
O oceano profundo permanece em grande parte uma zona não estudada com muitas espécies ainda não descobertas.
2. A region or subject matter lacking academic or scientific investigation
Medieval folklore in rural communities is still an unstudied zone in cultural anthropology.
O folclore medieval em comunidades rurais ainda é uma zona não estudada na antropologia cultural.
Synonyms
unexplored areaunresearched fieldterra incognitauncharted territory
Antonyms
well-studied arearesearched fieldexplored territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona não estudada
Standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
zona por estudar
Alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
General
área pouco investigada
More informal alternative in both Brazilian and European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uncharted waters
unexplored territory
terra incognita
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