peculiarities

NOUN

characteristic; oddity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinctiveness eccentricity foible idiosyncrasy particularity quirk trait

STRONG

abnormality affectation attribute bizarreness character feature freakishness gimmick kink mannerism mark property quality queerness savor schtick singularity slant specialty twist unusualness

WEAK

odd trait

Antonyms

STRONG

simplicity

WEAK

normality usualness

Example Sentences

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But the peculiarities of the 30-stock Dow are likely to limit any immediate effect.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The crisis of trust has played out differently in different countries, depending on the rhythm of elections and the peculiarities of the political system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Both earth signs, the two laugh at the peculiarities they noticed within each other upon first meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

All the enlightened reformers in Europe were desperately trying to eliminate the peasant peculiarities and plebeian dialects that divided the peoples of their nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Devised by French criminologist Alphonse Bertillon, the system required police to make a precise survey of the dimensions and physical peculiarities of suspects.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson