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peculiarity

[ pi-kyoo-lee-ar-i-tee, -kyool-yar- ]
/ pɪˌkyʊ liˈær ɪ ti, -kyulˈyær- /
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noun, plural pe·cu·li·ar·i·ties.
a trait, manner, characteristic, or habit that is odd or unusual.
oddity; singularity; eccentricity.
a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
the quality or condition of being peculiar.
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Origin of peculiarity

First recorded in 1600–10; from Late Latin pecūliāritās “private property, special care,” a derivative of pecūliāris peculiar + -itas -ity

synonym study for peculiarity

1. See eccentricity. 3. See feature.
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British Dictionary definitions for peculiarity

peculiarity
/ (pɪˌkjuːlɪˈærɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties
a strange or unusual habit or characteristic
a distinguishing trait, etc that is characteristic of a particular person; idiosyncrasy
the state or quality of being peculiar
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