unusual segment

[/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl ˈsɛɡmənt/]
noun phrasepl: unusual segments
segmento inusitado
1. A distinct section, portion, or part of something that is notably different, unexpected, or atypical from what is considered normal or standard
The documentary featured an unusual segment about the hidden history of the abandoned factory.
O documentário apresentou um segmento inusitado sobre a história oculta da fábrica abandonada.
2. A specific part of a television program, podcast, or broadcast that stands out due to its unique content or unconventional approach
During the news program, there was an unusual segment devoted entirely to urban gardening.
Durante o programa de notícias, houve um segmento inusitado dedicado inteiramente à jardinagem urbana.
3. In business or market analysis, a division or category of customers or products that shows atypical characteristics or behavior
The marketing team identified an unusual segment of consumers who preferred eco-friendly but premium products.
A equipe de marketing identificou um segmento inusitado de consumidores que preferiam produtos ecológicos mas premium.
In Brazilian media and business contexts, 'segmento inusitado' is commonly used in broadcast journalism and market research to describe content or audience groups that deviate from mainstream patterns. In the USA, this phrase is typical in formal business presentations and academic discussions about market segmentation and media programming.
NYC Slang
weird chunk / off-the-wall piece
Synonyms / Sinônimos
atypical sectionuncommon portionextraordinary partunique divisionodd section
Antonyms / Antônimos
typical segmentordinary portionstandard sectioncommon divisionconventional part

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segmento inusitado
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
segmento diferente
Colloquial alternative emphasizing 'different'
São Paulo
segmento fora do padrão
Business-oriented variant meaning 'outside the standard'
Portugal
segmento invulgar
Portuguese preference for 'invulgar' over 'inusitado'

Related Words

segmentunusualatypicaldistinctiveunconventionaloutlieranomaly

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the ordinary
a far cry from the norm
march to the beat of a different drummer
outside the box
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