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peculiarity

1 of 1noun
/pɪˌkjuliˈærəti/
Forms:peculiarities
1

a distinguishing trait

2

a feature that sets something or someone apart

  • Her habit of collecting antique clocks was a peculiarity that fascinated her friends.
  • The house had many peculiarities, including a secret door hidden behind a bookshelf.
  • His peculiarities, like wearing mismatched socks, made him memorable to everyone he met.
  • The local dialect had several peculiarities that puzzled visitors from other regions.
  • The artist's work was known for its peculiarities, such as the use of bright, clashing colors.
3

something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting