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/
Korean meaning: 특이함, 독특한 특징
Korean pronunciation: 피-큘리-애리티 (강세: 큘)
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.
A strange or unusual characteristic or feature that makes something different from others. An odd or distinctive quality.
One peculiarity brings perfect clarity!
🎤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.
🎵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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