Idiosyncratic: meaning, definitions and examples
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idiosyncratic
[ ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkrətɪk ]
personality traits
Relating to or having idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Synonyms
distinctive, individual, peculiar, unique
Examples of usage
- He was known for his idiosyncratic sense of humor.
- Her idiosyncratic fashion sense always stood out.
- The artist's idiosyncratic style made her paintings unique.
psychology
A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Synonyms
eccentricity, peculiarity, quirk
Examples of usage
- His idiosyncratic approach to problem-solving often yielded innovative solutions.
- Each artist has their own idiosyncratic creative process.
- The professor's idiosyncratic teaching methods were both challenging and stimulating.
Translations
Translations of the word "idiosyncratic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 idiossincrático
🇮🇳 विशिष्ट
🇩🇪 eigenwillig
🇮🇩 idiosinkratik
🇺🇦 ідіосинкратичний
🇵🇱 idiosynkratyczny
🇯🇵 特異的 (とくいてき)
🇫🇷 idiosyncratique
🇪🇸 idiosincrático
🇹🇷 kendine özgü
🇰🇷 특이한
🇸🇦 شاذ
🇨🇿 idiosynkratický
🇸🇰 idiosynkratický
🇨🇳 特立独行的 (tèlìdúlìng de)
🇸🇮 idosinkratičen
🇮🇸 einkennandi
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 იდიოსინკრატიული (idiosinkrat'iuli)
🇦🇿 idioqrasik
🇲🇽 idiosincrático
Word origin
The term 'idiosyncratic' originated from the Greek word 'idiosunkrasia', meaning 'a peculiar temperament' or 'peculiarity'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of idiosyncrasy has been studied in various fields, including psychology and sociology, to understand individual differences and unique characteristics.
See also: idiosyncrasies.