idiosyncrasy

noun

id·i·o·syn·cra·sy ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē How to pronounce idiosyncrasy (audio)

plural idiosyncrasies

: a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality

: individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food)

: characteristic peculiarity (as of temperament)

broadly : eccentricity

idiosyncratic

ˌi-dē-ō-(ˌ)sin-ˈkra-tik How to pronounce idiosyncrasy (audio)

adjective

idiosyncratically

ˌi-dē-ō-(ˌ)sin-ˈkra-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce idiosyncrasy (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Her habit of using “like” in every sentence was just one of her idiosyncrasies. The current system has a few idiosyncrasies.

Recent Examples on the Web Owing to an idiosyncrasy of Texas legal procedure, litigants can seek out specific judges by filing their suits in individual judicial districts.

Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 1 July 2022 But as the broader culture becomes less tolerant of public displays of anger, and with an increasing number of close calls on the court, racket smashing suddenly no longer seems like an entertaining idiosyncrasy.

New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022 The performance-art aspect of the project is matched by the idiosyncrasy of the inventory.

Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2022 On its stage vanishes … An idiosyncrasy of the book is Gorman’s fondness for didactic digressions.

New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Of course, the candid conversations reveal some of the artists' idiosyncrasies.

Amir Vera, CNN, 23 May 2020 What would the idiosyncrasies of my park date’s body be?

Alexandra Jones, refinery29.com, 19 May 2020 The for-profit world can’t afford idiosyncrasies like these.

Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 Apr. 2020 According to Reich, who directs one of the FluSight Network’s four participating teams, the ensemble approaches make optimal use of the component models’ idiosyncrasies.

Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2019 See More

单词	idiosyncrasies
释义	idiosyncrasy noun id·i·o·syn·cra·sy ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē plural idiosyncrasies 1 a : a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality b : individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food) 2 : characteristic peculiarity (as of temperament) broadly : eccentricity idiosyncratic ˌi-dē-ō-(ˌ)sin-ˈkra-tik adjective idiosyncratically ˌi-dē-ō-(ˌ)sin-ˈkra-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms crotchet curiosity eccentricity erraticism individualism kink mannerism oddity peculiarity quiddity quip quirk singularity tic trick twist See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Her habit of using “like” in every sentence was just one of her idiosyncrasies. The current system has a few idiosyncrasies. Recent Examples on the Web Owing to an idiosyncrasy of Texas legal procedure, litigants can seek out specific judges by filing their suits in individual judicial districts. Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 1 July 2022 But as the broader culture becomes less tolerant of public displays of anger, and with an increasing number of close calls on the court, racket smashing suddenly no longer seems like an entertaining idiosyncrasy. New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022 The performance-art aspect of the project is matched by the idiosyncrasy of the inventory. Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2022 On its stage vanishes … An idiosyncrasy of the book is Gorman’s fondness for didactic digressions. New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Of course, the candid conversations reveal some of the artists' idiosyncrasies. Amir Vera, CNN, 23 May 2020 What would the idiosyncrasies of my park date’s body be? Alexandra Jones, refinery29.com, 19 May 2020 The for-profit world can’t afford idiosyncrasies like these. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 Apr. 2020 According to Reich, who directs one of the FluSight Network’s four participating teams, the ensemble approaches make optimal use of the component models’ idiosyncrasies. Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Greek idiosynkrasia, from idio- + synkerannynai to blend, from syn- + kerannynai to mingle, mix — more at crater First Known Use 1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition idiosyncrasy noun id·i·o·syn·cra·sy ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē plural idiosyncrasies : an unusual way of behaving or thinking that is characteristic of a person When you know someone a long time, you become accustomed to their idiosyncrasies … Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator Medical Definition idiosyncrasy noun id·io·syn·cra·sy ˌid-ē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē plural idiosyncrasies 1 : a peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament 2 : individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food) anemia accompanying the use of a sulfa drug is usually considered to be due to idiosyncrasy idiosyncrasies noun plural of idiosyncrasy as in quirks an odd or peculiar habit his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance quirks tricks characteristics mannerisms traits eccentricities peculiarities habits oddities tics curiosities singularities twists quips quiddities crotchets kinks attributes affectations tendencies personalities individualisms erraticisms attitudes characters practices customs patterns properties predilections ways abnormalities proclivities addictions perversions airs predispositions inclinations identities penchants partialities temperaments propensities leanings individualities humors wonts practises dispositions bents geniuses marks natures neuroticisms genii turns Antonyms & Near Antonyms conformities
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