Peculiarity Meaning
/pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
nounThe state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
Sentence Examples
I noticed a peculiarity.
I have this peculiarity: I always spoil everything.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
One ____ of this ancient language is that it uses no verbs, which is very rare.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the ancient dialect made it difficult for modern linguists to translate accurately.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English peculiar Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English peculiarity From peculiar + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“'There is always a moment when the familiar becomes the strange,'” Cora recited, as she stood looking around at the bustling open docking area of Tamayo Point. “'Look at your own hand and you will eventually notice the variation of textures, the growth of nails and the fade of scars, the peculiarity of having five fingers instead of three.'”"
— 2017 November, N. K. Jemisin, Mac Walters, chapter 1, in Mass Effect Andromeda: Initiation, 1st edition (Science Fiction), Titan Books, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 9:
"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."
— 1853, Charlotte Brontë, chapter 4, in Villette:
"The peculiarity of this invention consists in a means for varying the angle at which the plaiting-blade is held in the plaiter without varying the position of the entire instrument upon the sewing-machine."
— 1873, Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U.S. Patent Office:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
One ____ of this ancient language is that it uses no verbs, which is very rare.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the ancient dialect made it difficult for modern linguists to translate accurately.