Idiosyncrasy vs. Peculiarity — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Idiosyncrasy and Peculiarity
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Idiosyncrasy
An idiosyncrasy is an unusual feature of a person (though there are also other uses, see below). It can also mean an odd habit.
Peculiarity
The quality or state of being peculiar.
Idiosyncrasy
A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual
One of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first
Peculiarity
A notable or distinctive feature or characteristic.
Idiosyncrasy
An abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.
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Peculiarity
An eccentricity; an idiosyncrasy.
Idiosyncrasy
A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group.
Peculiarity
The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on.
Idiosyncrasy
A physiological or temperamental peculiarity.
Peculiarity
That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
Idiosyncrasy
An unusual individual reaction to food or a drug.
Peculiarity
Exclusive possession or right.
Idiosyncrasy
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
Peculiarity
The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
Idiosyncrasy
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
Peculiarity
That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
The smallest peculiarity of temper or manner.
Idiosyncrasy
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
Peculiarity
Exclusive possession or right.
Idiosyncrasy
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
He mastered the idiosyncrasies of English spelling and speech.
Peculiarity
An odd or unusual characteristic
Idiosyncrasy
A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belonging to, and distinguishing, an individual; characteristic susceptibility; idiocrasy; eccentricity.
The individual mind . . . takes its tone from the idiosyncrasies of the body.
Peculiarity
A distinguishing trait
Idiosyncrasy
A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Peculiarity
Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
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