What does "nonstandard method" mean?

A method that is beyond the range of standard or traditional approaches, often involving introducing new concepts like infinitesimals or hyperreal numbers in order to solve difficult problems.

What is a synonym for "nonstandard method"?

Common synonyms include: nonbase ten method.

Nonstandard method

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A method that is beyond the range of standard or traditional approaches, often involving introducing new concepts like infinitesimals or hyperreal numbers in order to solve difficult problems.
"This idea makes it possible to dissociate completely the logical foundation of the nonstandard method from its practical use."

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nonbase ten method

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standard procedure educational assessment email protocol emission standards

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"This idea makes it possible to dissociate completely the logical foundation of the nonstandard method from its practical use."

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