peculiarity

CEFRC1

/pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strange or unusual quality or feature.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Exclusive possession or right.

Examples

  • I have this peculiarity: I always spoil everything.

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

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity.

  2. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

  3. The state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

More examples

In context

  • I noticed a peculiarity.

  • I thought Alice and H. J. P. would have fainted at the full spectacle; but we are fast getting used to the little peculiarities of foreigners and I trust they will forgive us many sins in return.

  • 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.

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Origin

noun

From peculiar + -ity.