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Peculiarity

/pɪˌkjuː.liˈær.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A characteristic or quality that is distinctive or unusual.

    "Her peculiarity for collecting vintage postcards made her stand out among her friends."
  2. 2

    An odd or unusual feature or trait.

    "The peculiarity of his accent intrigued the linguists at the conference."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'peculiarity' originates from the Latin 'peculiaritas', which is derived from 'peculiaris', meaning 'of one's own' or 'private'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of uniqueness or distinctiveness.

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