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View usage for: (pɪkjuːliærɪti) Word forms: plural peculiarities1. countable nounA peculiarity that someone or something has is a strange or unusual characteristic or habit. Joe's other peculiarity was that he was constantly munching hard candy. [Also + of] 2. countable nounA peculiarity is a characteristic or quality which belongs or relates only to one person or thing. Each nation can have its own peculiarities when it comes to doing business. ...a strange peculiarity of the tax system. [+ of] Synonyms: characteristic, mark, feature, quality More Synonyms of peculiarity More Synonyms of peculiarity peculiarity in British English (pɪˌkjuːlɪˈærɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. a strange or unusual habit or characteristic 2. a distinguishing trait, etc that is characteristic of a particular person; idiosyncrasy 3. the state or quality of being peculiar peculiarity in American English (pɪˌkjuliˈɛrəti) noun1. the quality or condition of being peculiar 2. Word forms: plural peˌculiˈarities something that is peculiar, as a trait or habit Examples of 'peculiarity' in a sentencepeculiarity In other languagespeculiarity British English: peculiarity NOUN A peculiarity that someone or something has is a strange or unusual characteristic or habit. His other peculiarity was that he was constantly munching hard candy. - American English: peculiarity
- Brazilian Portuguese: peculiaridade
- Chinese: 怪癖
- European Spanish: peculiaridad
- French: particularité
- German: Eigenart
- Italian: peculiarità
- Japanese: 奇妙さ
- Korean: 특이함
- European Portuguese: peculiaridade
- Latin American Spanish: peculiaridad
Chinese translation of 'peculiarity'peculiarity (pɪkjuːlɪˈærɪtɪ) n (c) - (= habit) [of person]
怪癖 (guàipǐ) (个(個), gè) - (= characteristic) [of person, place, style]
特质(質) (tèzhì) (种(種), zhǒng)
Definition the state or quality of being peculiar the peculiarity of her behaviour Synonyms weirdness queerness (archaic) bizarreness freakishness Definition a strange or unusual habit He had many little peculiarities. Definition a distinguishing trait a strange peculiarity of the university system Synonyms speciality distinctiveness Additional synonymsFurther scans are required to confirm any abnormality. Synonyms strangeness, deviation, eccentricity, aberration, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, irregularity, weirdness, singularity, oddness, waywardness, unorthodoxy, unexpectedness, queerness, unnaturalness, bizarreness, unusualness, extraordinariness, aberrance, atypicalness, uncommonness, untypicalness, curiousness Definition a quality or feature representative of a person or thing He has every attribute a footballer could want. Synonyms quality, point, mark, sign, note, feature, property, character, element, aspect, symbol, characteristic, indication, distinction, virtue, trait, hallmark (British), facet, quirk, peculiarity, idiosyncrasyDefinition a sudden change of attitude or behaviour Dash had always been indulged in every caprice. Synonyms whim, notion, impulse, freak, fad, quirk, vagary, whimsy, humour, fancy, fickleness, inconstancy, fitfulness, changeableness Additional synonymsDefinition unconventional or odd behaviour She is unusual to the point of eccentricity. Synonyms oddity, peculiarity, strangeness, irregularity, weirdness, singularity, oddness, waywardness, nonconformity, capriciousness, unconventionality, queerness (informal), bizarreness, whimsicality, freakishness, outlandishness Definition a prominent or distinctive part of something The gardens are a special feature of this property. Synonyms aspect, quality, characteristic, attribute, point, mark, property, factor, trait, hallmark, facet, peculiarityDefinition a slight peculiarity or minor weakness human foibles and weaknesses Synonyms idiosyncrasy, failing, fault, weakness, defect, quirk, imperfection, peculiarity, weak point, infirmityDefinition a personal peculiarity of mind, habit, or behaviour One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves. Synonyms peculiarity, habit, characteristic, foible, quirk, eccentricity, oddity, mannerism, affectation, trick, singularity, personal trait Definition a distinctive and individual gesture or way of speaking Her mannerisms are those of a preoccupied academic. Synonyms habit, characteristic, trait, quirk, peculiarity, foible, idiosyncrasyDefinition a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something The mark of a civilized society is that it looks after its weakest members. Synonyms characteristic, feature, symptom, standard, quality, measure, stamp, par, attribute, criterion, norm, trait, badge, hallmark (British), yardstick, peculiarityDefinition the state of being particular as opposed to general different degrees of cultural particularity Synonyms individuality, characteristic, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, property, singularity, distinctiveness Definition a quality or attribute A radio signal has both electrical and magnetic properties. Synonyms quality, feature, characteristic, mark, ability, attribute, virtue, trait, hallmark, peculiarity, idiosyncrasyDefinition a feature of personality He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities. Synonyms characteristic, feature, attribute, point, side, mark, property, aspect, streak, trait, facet, quirk, peculiarity, idiosyncrasyhis abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance Synonyms oddity, abnormality, eccentricity, peculiarity, strangeness, idiosyncrasy, irregularity, particularity, oddness, queerness, extraordinariness, curiousness Additional synonymsDefinition a characteristic feature or quality of a person or thing Creativity is a human trait. Synonyms characteristic, feature, quality, attribute, quirk, peculiarity, mannerism, idiosyncrasy, lineament |