peculiarity (Meaning)

Wordnet

peculiarity (n)

an odd or unusual characteristic

a distinguishing trait

something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

Webster

peculiarity (n.)

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.

peculiarity Sentence Examples

  1. The peculiarity of the house's architecture drew curious gazes from passersby.
  2. The snake's peculiar ability to unhinge its jaw fascinated the researchers.
  3. The book's cryptic language and obscure symbols hinted at some underlying peculiarity.
  4. The child's habit of collecting bottle caps was an endearing peculiarity that puzzled his parents.
  5. The peculiar markings on the painting suggested it had been made using an unusual technique.
  6. The peculiar scent of cinnamon and cloves wafted through the air, creating a cozy ambiance.
  7. The peculiarity of the plant's leaves, which seemed to glow in the dark, perplexed botanists.
  8. The peculiarities of the case called for a thorough investigation by the police.
  9. The peculiar sound of wind chimes seemed to echo through the empty forest.
  10. The peculiar fascination that people have with the macabre is a subject of inquiry for psychologists.

FAQs About the word peculiarity

an odd or unusual characteristic, a distinguishing trait, something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collectingThe quality or state of being peculiar; individuality

quirk, oddity, idiosyncrasy,trick, mannerism, habit, eccentricity, trait, singularity, characteristic

conformity, conformity, sameness,sameness,

The peculiarity of the house's architecture drew curious gazes from passersby.

The snake's peculiar ability to unhinge its jaw fascinated the researchers.

The book's cryptic language and obscure symbols hinted at some underlying peculiarity.

The child's habit of collecting bottle caps was an endearing peculiarity that puzzled his parents.