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peculiar

/p/I/'k/j//u/l/j//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not owned in common or in participation.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

    adj.all

    Examples
    The peculiar aromatic odor of cloves.
    Synonyms curious funny odd queer rum rummy singular

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. unique or specific to a person or thing or category

    adj.all

    Examples
    A peculiar bond of sympathy between them.
    An expression peculiar to Canadians.
    Rights peculiar to the rich.
    Synonyms particular special

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. markedly different from the usual

    adj.all

    Examples
    A peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats.
    A man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. characteristic of one only; distinctive or special

    adj.all

    Examples
    The peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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