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idiosyncrasy

/ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
  2. A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
  3. A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
  4. A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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