idiosyncrasy

[ id-ee-uh-sing-kruh-see, -sin- ]

/ ˌɪd i əˈsɪŋ krə si, -ˈsɪn- /

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noun, plural id·i·o·syn·cra·sies.

a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.

the physical constitution peculiar to an individual.

a peculiarity of the physical or the mental constitution, especially susceptibility toward drugs, food, etc.Compare allergy (def. 1).

Also idiocrasy.

Origin of idiosyncrasy

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Greek idiosynkrāsía, equivalent to idio- idio- + syn- syn- + krâs(is) “a blending” + -ia -y³

SYNONYMS FOR idiosyncrasy

1 peculiarity, quirk.

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synonym study for idiosyncrasy

1. See eccentricity.

OTHER WORDS FROM idiosyncrasy

id·i·o·syn·crat·ic

[id-ee-oh-sin-krat-ik, -sing-], /ˌɪd i oʊ sɪnˈkræt ɪk, -sɪŋ-/, adjective

Words nearby idiosyncrasy

idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, idiopathy, idiophone, idioplasm, idiosyncrasy, idiosyncratic, idiot, idiot board, idiot box, idiot card

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Example sentences from the Web for idiosyncrasy

Such idiosyncrasies, like the weird complexity and variability of smell, now turn out vital to understanding the brain—how it maneuvers an organism through a landscape of fast-changing molecular combinations.
Our Mind-Boggling Sense of Smell - Issue 91: The Amazing Brain|Ann-Sophie Barwich|October 14, 2020|Nautilus
While some of these idiosyncrasies can be explained by gravitational interactions in systems with multiple planets, there might be conditions where planets could form in bizarre orbits.
Three stars, warped rings may show how planets end up moving backward|John Timmer|September 3, 2020|Ars Technica
However, every election in every cycle brings its own idiosyncrasies.
Ed Markey Won, But It’s Still Been A Rough Year For Incumbents|Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com)|September 2, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Another form of the trick of idiosyncrasy is the bald realism of the sensationalist.
How to Write a Novel|Anonymous

It was certainly the Mafferton idiosyncrasy to be extravagantly kind.
An American Girl in London|Sara Jeannette Duncan
I don't pretend to account for this idiosyncrasy of human nature; I merely state it as a fact.
The Inner Shrine|Basil King
He had a constitutional dislike for falsehoods, which was perhaps not so much a virtue as an idiosyncrasy.
The Butterfly House|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
It was an idiosyncrasy of Jackson's to gather and take with him every filing.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy

/ (ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsɪ) /

noun plural -sies

a tendency, type of behaviour, mannerism, etc, of a specific person; quirk

the composite physical or psychological make-up of a specific person

an abnormal reaction of an individual to specific foods, drugs, or other agents

Word Origin for idiosyncrasy

C17: from Greek idiosunkrasia, from idio- + sunkrasis mixture, temperament, from sun- syn- + kerannunai to mingle

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy

[ ĭd′ē-ō-sĭng′krə-sē ]

n.

A structural or behavioral trait peculiar to an individual or a group.

A physiological or temperamental peculiarity.

An unusual individual reaction to food or a drug.

Other words from idiosyncrasy

id′i•o•syn•crat′ic (-sĭn-krăt′ĭk) adj.

单词	idiosyncrasy
释义	idiosyncrasy [ id-ee-uh-sing-kruh-see, -sin- ] / ˌɪd i əˈsɪŋ krə si, -ˈsɪn- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR idiosyncrasy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural id·i·o·syn·cra·sies. a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual. the physical constitution peculiar to an individual. a peculiarity of the physical or the mental constitution, especially susceptibility toward drugs, food, etc.Compare allergy (def. 1). Also idiocrasy. Origin of idiosyncrasy First recorded in 1595–1605; from Greek idiosynkrāsía, equivalent to idio- idio- + syn- syn- + krâs(is) “a blending” + -ia -y³ SYNONYMS FOR idiosyncrasy 1 peculiarity, quirk. SEE SYNONYMS FOR idiosyncrasy ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for idiosyncrasy 1. See eccentricity. OTHER WORDS FROM idiosyncrasy id·i·o·syn·crat·ic [id-ee-oh-sin-krat-ik, -sing-], /ˌɪd i oʊ sɪnˈkræt ɪk, -sɪŋ-/, adjective Words nearby idiosyncrasy idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, idiopathy, idiophone, idioplasm, idiosyncrasy, idiosyncratic, idiot, idiot board, idiot box, idiot card Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for idiosyncrasy Such idiosyncrasies, like the weird complexity and variability of smell, now turn out vital to understanding the brain—how it maneuvers an organism through a landscape of fast-changing molecular combinations. Our Mind-Boggling Sense of Smell - Issue 91: The Amazing Brain\|Ann-Sophie Barwich\|October 14, 2020\|Nautilus While some of these idiosyncrasies can be explained by gravitational interactions in systems with multiple planets, there might be conditions where planets could form in bizarre orbits. Three stars, warped rings may show how planets end up moving backward\|John Timmer\|September 3, 2020\|Ars Technica However, every election in every cycle brings its own idiosyncrasies. Ed Markey Won, But It’s Still Been A Rough Year For Incumbents\|Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com)\|September 2, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Another form of the trick of idiosyncrasy is the bald realism of the sensationalist. How to Write a Novel\|Anonymous It was certainly the Mafferton idiosyncrasy to be extravagantly kind. An American Girl in London\|Sara Jeannette Duncan I don't pretend to account for this idiosyncrasy of human nature; I merely state it as a fact. The Inner Shrine\|Basil King He had a constitutional dislike for falsehoods, which was perhaps not so much a virtue as an idiosyncrasy. The Butterfly House\|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman It was an idiosyncrasy of Jackson's to gather and take with him every filing. The Long Roll\|Mary Johnston British Dictionary definitions for idiosyncrasy idiosyncrasy / (ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsɪ) / noun plural -sies a tendency, type of behaviour, mannerism, etc, of a specific person; quirk the composite physical or psychological make-up of a specific person an abnormal reaction of an individual to specific foods, drugs, or other agents Word Origin for idiosyncrasy C17: from Greek idiosunkrasia, from idio- + sunkrasis mixture, temperament, from sun- syn- + kerannunai to mingle Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to idiosyncrasy Where Did The Phrase “Thirty Days Hath September …” Come From?"Thirty Days Hath September ..." This mnemonic has helped countless kids learn to keep their months and days straight. But, where did it come from? READ MORE Words related to idiosyncrasy eccentricity, peculiarity, mannerism, trait, habit, characteristic, feature, trick, affectation, distinction, singularity, bit Medical definitions for idiosyncrasy idiosyncrasy [ ĭd′ē-ō-sĭng′krə-sē ] n. A structural or behavioral trait peculiar to an individual or a group. A physiological or temperamental peculiarity. An unusual individual reaction to food or a drug. Other words from idiosyncrasy id′i•o•syn•crat′ic (-sĭn-krăt′ĭk) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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idiosyncrasy

noun, plural id·i·o·syn·cra·sies.

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noun plural -sies

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