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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

Etymology

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.