peculiarity
[pi-kyoo-lee-ar-i-tee, -kyool-yar-]
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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RELATED WORDS
quirk, idiosyncrasy, foible, distinctiveness, trait, eccentricity, particularity, abnormality, kink, savor, attribute, slant, character, feature, specialty, twist, mark, mannerism, affectation, singularity
Origin of peculiarity
Synonyms for peculiarity
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Examples from the Web for peculiarity
Contemporary Examples of peculiarity
“The peculiarity of this book is that I never saw it coming,” Burke said.
James Lee Burke Talks About His Fiction, History, and the American DreamDavid Masciotra
July 20, 2014
Adding to the peculiarity of the case is the lack of motive.
Historical Examples of peculiarity
But it is precisely here that the peculiarity of St. John's mode of thought comes in.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of RevelationWilliam Milligan
It is a peculiarity of the firs that they hold their cones erect.
Trees Every Child Should KnowJulia Ellen Rogers
This peculiarity arises from the relation of the song to the story.
Indian Story and SongAlice C. Fletcher
It is a peculiarity of that text to write he for I, and a feature of Marys hand accounts for the error.
The Mystery of Mary StuartAndrew Lang
This peculiarity is what will most strike every stranger in the appearance of the accomplished laureate.
peculiarity
noun plural -ties
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