peculiarity — A strange or unusual characteristic or feature that makes something different from others. An odd or distinctive quality.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A strange or unusual characteristic or feature that makes something different from others. An odd or distinctive quality.
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪti/
Example Sentences
- The peculiarity of eating pizza with chopsticks made everyone stare at him.
- Each region has its own peculiarities in terms of dialect and customs.
- The peculiarity of her cat sleeping upside down became famous on social media.
peculiarity
NOUN[/pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪti/]
A strange or unusual characteristic or feature that makes something different from others. An odd or distinctive quality.
The peculiarity of the man's hat caught everyone's attention at the festival.
The peculiarity of the glowing crystal surprised every scientist in the laboratory. (Different + Unique → Peculiar)
The peculiarity of the fashion gradually turned into familiarity and eventually popularity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin peculiaris meaning 'of private property' or 'one's own,' derived from peculium (private property), which came from pecu (cattle) - since cattle were once a measure of personal wealth.
Breakdown
peculi- (private property/one's own) + -ar (relating to) + -ity (noun suffix meaning state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The peculiarity of eating pizza with chopsticks made everyone stare at him.”
“Each region has its own peculiarities in terms of dialect and customs.”
“The peculiarity of her cat sleeping upside down became famous on social media.”
“Scientists are studying the peculiarities of this newly discovered species.”
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