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1. • • Idiosyncrasy refers to a unique or distinctive characteristic or habit specific to an individual. These traits often define personal identity, making one stand out in a particular way. Peculiarity, on the other hand, emphasizes an odd or unusual feature that may not be limited to individuals but can also apply to objects or situations.
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   What is the difference between characteristic and peculiar?

   • characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class. individual stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class. peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness.

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   What does peculiar mean?

   • The "odd" and "eccentric" meanings of peculiar are extensions of that sense, and are now the word's most common applications. characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class.

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   What is the difference between peculiar and special?

   • Peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic. Special, on the other hand, refers to a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered. Other comparisons: What's the difference? Peculiar is out of the ordinary, odd, curious, or unusual. The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm.

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   What's the difference between 'individual' and 'peculiar'?

   • This clue might be a double definition. 'peculiar' is the first definition. 'individual' is the second definition. Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see? Can you help me to learn more?

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   As nouns the difference between characteristics and peculiar is that characteristics is while peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic. As an adjective peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPECULIAR CHARACTERISTIC definition and meaning | Collins ...

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   The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable. See full entry for 'characteristic' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .

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   Character and characteristic are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. Character refers to the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual, while characteristic refers to a feature or quality that is typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

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   The meaning of PECULIAR is characteristic of only one person, group, or thing : distinctive. How to use peculiar in a sentence. Peculiar Has Latin Roots Synonym Discussion of Peculiar.

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   Peculiarities vs Particularities. Quirky vs Peculiar. Peculiar vs Amiable. Peculiar vs Contrived. Focus vs Peculiar. peculiar. English. Adjective. ( en adjective ) Out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual. The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm. It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.

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   The meaning of CHARACTERISTIC is a distinguishing trait, quality, or property. How to use characteristic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Characteristic.

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   PECULIARITY meaning: 1. the quality of being strange or unusual, or an unusual characteristic or habit: 2. something…. Learn more.