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Peculiarity: meaning, definitions and examples

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peculiarity

 

[ pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unique feature

A peculiarity is a unique or distinct feature that sets something or someone apart from others. It is often something unusual or uncommon.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, oddity, uniqueness

Examples of usage

  • One peculiarity of the new building is its curved shape.
  • Her love for collecting stamps is just one of her many peculiarities.
Context #2 | Noun

quirk

A peculiarity can also refer to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior or character. It is a distinctive trait that makes someone stand out.

Synonyms

eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, quirk

Examples of usage

  • His habit of always wearing mismatched socks is just one of his many peculiarities.
  • The professor's peculiarities made him a memorable character.

Translations

Translations of the word "peculiarity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peculiaridade

🇮🇳 विशेषता

🇩🇪 Besonderheit

🇮🇩 keanehan

🇺🇦 особливість

🇵🇱 osobliwość

🇯🇵 特異性 (とくいせい)

🇫🇷 particularité

🇪🇸 peculiaridad

🇹🇷 özellik

🇰🇷 특이성 (특이함)

🇸🇦 خاصية

🇨🇿 zvláštnost

🇸🇰 zvláštnosť

🇨🇳 特点

🇸🇮 posebnost

🇮🇸 sérkenni

🇰🇿 ерекшелік

🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებულობა

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyət

🇲🇽 peculiaridad

Etymology

The word 'peculiarity' has its origins in the Latin word 'peculiaris', meaning 'particular' or 'private'. Over time, it came to refer to something unique or distinctive. The concept of peculiarity has been explored in various fields, including psychology and literature, to understand what makes individuals or things stand out from the norm.

See also: peculiarities, peculiarly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,431, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.