Definition of PECULIARITY

peculiarity

Meanings

Plural: peculiarities

Noun

  • an odd or unusual characteristic
  • a distinguishing trait
  • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
  • The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
  • That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
  • Exclusive possession or right.

Origin / Etymology

From peculiar + -ity.

Synonyms

curio, curiosity, distinctive feature, distinctiveness, distinguishing characteristic, oddity, oddment, rarity, speciality, specialness, specialty

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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