idiosyncrasy — a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/
Korean meaning: 개인 특유의 행동 양식이나 사고방식, 기벽
Korean pronunciation: 이-디-어-싱-크러-시 (강세: 싱)
Example Sentences
- His idiosyncrasy of wearing socks with sandals made him famous on campus.
- The professor's idiosyncrasy was starting every lecture with a dad joke.
- Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies that make them unique.
idiosyncrasy
NOUN//ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi//
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
His unique personal quirk
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Origin
From Greek idiosyncratia, combining idios (one's own) and synkrasis (mixture or temperament). The term originally referred to a person's unique physical constitution and later evolved to mean any peculiar characteristic or habit.
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“His idiosyncrasy of wearing socks with sandals made him famous on campus.”
“The professor's idiosyncrasy was starting every lecture with a dad joke.”
“Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies that make them unique.”
“Her idiosyncrasy of organizing books by color rather than author confused visitors.”
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