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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries一風変わった
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ippuu kawatta
"彼には一風変わった趣味があります。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed; differing from convention or tradition.
"She chose an unconventional career path as a professional puzzle designer." - 2
Marked by a willingness to reject accepted standards, behaviors, or styles.
"His unconventional approach to interior design combines industrial metals with vibrant tropical plants."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'unconventional' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'conventional', which comes from the Latin 'conventionem', meaning 'agreement' or 'assembly'. The word evolved in the 19th century to describe practices or ideas that deviate from established norms.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Unconventional"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Unconventional" is said worldwide
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non conventionnel
Transliteration: nɔ̃ kɔ̃vɑ̃sjɔnɛl
"Il a une approche non conventionnelle de l'art moderne."
unkonventionell
Transliteration: ʊnkɔnvɛntsi̯oˈnɛl
"Sie hat eine unkonventionelle Methode gewählt, um das Problem zu lösen."
non convenzionale
Transliteration: non konventwonaːle
"Il suo stile di vita è piuttosto non convenzionale."
no convencional
Transliteration: no kombensjonaɾ
"Utilizó métodos no convencionales para mejorar la producción."
não convencional
Transliteration: nãw̃ kõvẽsjõˈnaw
"Eles adotaram soluções não convencionais para a crise."
अपरंपरागत
Transliteration: aparamparagat
"उनका जीवन जीने का तरीका बहुत अपरंपरागत है।"
非传统的
Transliteration: fēi chuántǒng de
"这家公司采用了非传统的工作模式。"
파격적인
Transliteration: pagyeokjeogin
"그는 파격적인 아이디어로 프로젝트를 성공시켰다."
一風変わった
Transliteration: ippuu kawatta
"彼には一風変わった趣味があります。"
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