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	idiosyncratic
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 idiosyncratic adjective as in distinctive Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance distinctive characteristic specific intimate personal identifying special subjective individual idiomatic unique individualized singular independent particular nonconformist peculiar private express personalized especial patented separate specialized custom customized privy self-sufficient self-directed Antonyms & Near Antonyms general generic popular universal public broad widespread common typical prevalent normal regular prevailing shared See More
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idiosyncrasy

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