Definitions for: Peculiarity

[n] something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
[n] a distinguishing trait
[n] an odd or unusual characteristic

Webster (1913) Definition: Pe*cul`iar"i*ty, n.; pl. Peculiarities.
1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality;
singularity. --Swift.

2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive
characteristic or habit; particularity.

The smallest peculiarity of temper on manner.
--Macaulay.

3. Exclusive possession or right. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall.

Synonyms: curio, curiosity, distinctive feature, distinctiveness, oddity, oddment, rarity, speciality, specialness, specialty

See Also: characteristic, collector's item, feature, foible, idiosyncrasy, individualism, individuality, individuation, mannerism, piece de resistance, showpiece, stuff, sundries, sundry, whatchamacallit, whatsis

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