idiosyncratic — relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/
Korean meaning: 특이한, 개성적인, 독특한
Korean pronunciation: 이-디-어-싱-크래-틱 (강세: 크래)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather has an idiosyncratic habit of wearing socks with sandals.
- The artist's idiosyncratic use of colors makes her paintings instantly recognizable.
- His idiosyncratic way of solving problems often surprises his colleagues.
idiosyncratic
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk//
relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual
Peculiar and individual behavior
Not automatic, not systematic, but idiosyncratic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'idios(자신만의)' + 'syn(함께)' + 'krasis(혼합)'에서 유래. 개인만의 독특한 성질이나 기질이 혼합된 상태를 의미한다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather has an idiosyncratic habit of wearing socks with sandals.”
“The artist's idiosyncratic use of colors makes her paintings instantly recognizable.”
“His idiosyncratic way of solving problems often surprises his colleagues.”
“She has an idiosyncratic fear of butterflies but loves giant spiders.”
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