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unusual trajectory

[ʌnˈjuːʒuəl trəˈdʒɛktəri]
noun phrasepl: unusual trajectories
trajetória inusitada
1. An unexpected or uncommon path, course, or development of something over time
His career took an unusual trajectory, moving from engineering to art.
Sua carreira seguiu uma trajetória inusitada, passando de engenharia para arte.
2. In physics, a path of motion that deviates significantly from the expected or normal course
The meteor followed an unusual trajectory through the atmosphere.
O meteoro seguiu uma trajetória inusitada pela atmosfera.
Synonyms
unexpected pathuncommon courseatypical developmentunconventional route
Antonyms
typical trajectoryexpected pathconventional coursestandard trajectory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória inusitada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trajetória fora do comum
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
trajetória atípica
More formal/professional context
Portugal
trajetória invulgar
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
against the grain
outside the box
fora do comum
sair do padrão
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