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Peculiarities: meaning, definitions and examples

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peculiarities

 

[ pɪˌkjuːlɪˈærətiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

Strange or unusual qualities or characteristics that make someone or something different from others.

Synonyms

eccentricities, oddities, quirks

Examples of usage

  • He had a few peculiarities that set him apart from the rest of the group.
  • Her speech had certain peculiarities that made it difficult to understand.
Context #2 | Noun

in a situation

Special or unique features that distinguish something from others in a particular context.

Synonyms

characteristics, distinctive features, specifics

Examples of usage

  • The peculiarities of the local dialect make it fascinating to linguists.
  • The peculiarities of the legal system in this country can be challenging for outsiders to navigate.
Context #3 | Noun

in nature

Distinctive or unusual traits that make something stand out from the norm.

Synonyms

idiosyncrasies, peculiar traits, unique characteristics

Examples of usage

  • The peculiarities of the climate in this region affect agriculture in unexpected ways.
  • The peculiarities of this species of bird make it particularly well-adapted to its environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "peculiarities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peculiaridades

🇮🇳 विशेषताएँ

🇩🇪 Besonderheiten

🇮🇩 keanehan

🇺🇦 особливості

🇵🇱 osobliwości

🇯🇵 特異性

🇫🇷 particularités

🇪🇸 peculiaridades

🇹🇷 özellikler

🇰🇷 특이점

🇸🇦 خصوصيات

🇨🇿 zvláštnosti

🇸🇰 zvláštnosti

🇨🇳 特点

🇸🇮 posebnosti

🇮🇸 sérkenni

🇰🇿 ерекшеліктер

🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებულობები

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyətlər

🇲🇽 peculiaridades

Etymology

The word 'peculiarities' originated from the Latin word 'peculiaris', meaning 'particular' or 'private'. Over time, it evolved to refer to distinctive or unique characteristics. The concept of peculiarities has been explored in various fields, from psychology to linguistics, highlighting the importance of individual differences. Embracing peculiarities can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of diversity in the world.

See also: peculiarity, peculiarly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,210 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.