peculiarity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
  2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity.
  3. Exclusive possession or right.

Pronunciation

/pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-peculiarity.wav

Word forms

peculiarity peculiarities

Etymology

From peculiar + -ity.

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