peculiar

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unusual or strange in a way that makes it interesting.

  - "The peculiar smell of the old library."
  - "Her peculiar behavior made her stand out in the crowd."

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Pronunciation

1. [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljɚ]
   
   
   
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Antonyms

common , general , universal , common , mediocre , ordinary , usual

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Synonyms

odd , strange , uncommon , unusual , specific

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peculiar
quirky , curious , fussy

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Variants

List of all variants of peculiar that leads to same result
peculiar , peculiarly , peculiars , peculiar to

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Etymology

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From Old French peculier, meaning 'private, separate, peculiar'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'peculiar' was once used to describe property that was owned by a private individual, as opposed to being owned by the king or the church.

2. In mathematics, a 'peculiar prime' is a prime number that is only a prime in one modulus, but not in others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quirky: Related concept that refers to something that is odd or eccentric in a charming or interesting way.

2. Idiosyncratic: Related concept that refers to something that is peculiar or unique to an individual or group.

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Quotes

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1. As military coups go, this was a most "peculiar" one, bloodless, and in Bangkok at least quite popular.

   - Ian Buruma,{it}New York Review{/it},1 Mar. 2007

2. Right about then, Ensberg got himself back on the field, where a "peculiar" thing happened: he stopped thinking.

   - Tom Friend,{it}ESPN{/it},28 Aug. 2006

3. I smell again the "peculiar" and dynamic smell of Gillespie's science room.

   - Muriel Spark,{it}Curriculum Vitae{/it},(1992) 1993

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Culture

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In literature, 'peculiar' has been used to describe characters or situations that are unusual or strange. In music, the term 'peculiar' has been used to describe songs or artists that are unconventional or unique.

How to Memorize "peculiar"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Peculiar' to remember the definition: P - Pronounced in a unique way, U - Unusual, C - Curious, L - Likely to be noticed, I - Interesting, A - Attracting attention, R - Remarkable.

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