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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.
OTHER WORDS FOR peculiarity
1 idiosyncrasy.
2 irregularity.
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Origin of peculiarity
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Words nearby peculiarity
pectose, pectous, peculate, peculiar, peculiar institution, peculiarity, peculiarize, peculiar people, peculium, pecuniary, pecuniary advantage
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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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