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Peculiar: meaning, definitions and examples

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peculiar

 

[ pษชหˆkjuหlษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unusual

Different to what is normal or expected; strange.

Synonyms

odd, strange, unusual, weird

Examples of usage

  • The peculiar smell coming from the kitchen was a cause for concern.
  • Her peculiar behavior raised suspicions among her colleagues.
Context #2 | Adjective

distinctive

Belonging exclusively to a particular person, group, or thing.

Synonyms

distinctive, individual, special, unique

Examples of usage

  • The peculiar taste of the local cuisine made it a memorable experience.
  • The peculiar architecture of the building set it apart from the rest of the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "peculiar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peculiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eigenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aneh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะพะฑะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นๆœ‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท particulier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peculiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuhaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ํŠนํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvlรกลกtnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvlรกลกtny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็‰น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poseben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einstakur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xรผsusi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peculiar

Word origin

The word 'peculiar' originates from the Latin word 'peculiaris', meaning 'of private property'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something distinct or belonging exclusively to a particular entity. In English, 'peculiar' took on the meaning of being different or strange from the usual, adding a touch of eccentricity to its connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,542, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.