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Definition of peculiarity

peculiarity

/pɪˌkjuːliˈærəti/
pe · cu · li · ar · i · ty
Adverb:peculiarly
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Plural:peculiarities
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Adjective:peculiar
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• noun

1

An odd, unusual, or eccentric feature, habit, or trait.

Example

"One of his charming peculiarities was his habit of wearing mismatched socks to formal meetings."

2

A characteristic or quality that is distinctive of or unique to a particular person, place, or thing.

Example

"Linguists spent years documenting the grammatical peculiarities of the regional dialect."

3

The state or quality of being strange, unusual, or unfamiliar.

Example

"She was struck by the sheer peculiarity of the empty streets at midday."

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• Rhymes for peculiarity

• Nearby Words

pectin
pectoral
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peculiarity
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pedagogical
pedagogically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin peculiaritas, from Latin peculiaris ('of private property, one's own'), derived from peculium ('private property'), which originally referred to wealth in cattle (from pecu, 'cattle, flock').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peculiarity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peculiarity
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