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Peculiarity

//pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity. countable, uncountable

    "The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on."

  2. 2
    something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting wordnet
  3. 3
    That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity. countable, uncountable

    "I had often heard of Miss Marchmont, and of her peculiarities (she had the character of being very eccentric), but till now had never seen her."

  4. 4
    a distinguishing trait wordnet
  5. 5
    Exclusive possession or right. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    an odd or unusual characteristic wordnet

Etymology

From peculiar + -ity.

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