Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peculiarities

Noun
/pɪˌkjuːliˈɑːrɪtiz/
Definition
The quality of being strange or unusual; distinctive characteristics.
Examples
  • Her peculiarities in dress made her stand out in the crowd.

  • Each culture has its own peculiarities that define its traditions and customs.

  • The peculiarities of his speech revealed his regional background.

Meaning
Peculiarities refer to the unique traits or features that make someone or something distinct or different from others.
Synonyms
  • quirks
  • distinctiveness
  • idiosyncrasies
  • anomalies
  • singularities