The details or fine points of something
Distinguishing characteristics
Plural for an idiosyncrasy or odd trait that one has
“He has no reason for supposing that some quaint peculiarity of his little circle will be interesting to the outside world.”
Plural for a characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person or place
“The police have a lot of problems with people on holidays who do not know this peculiarity of the Basque coast.”
Plural for the quality of being strange or bizarre
“The peculiarity of the sculpture is that the author has literally dressed the animal in a white sweater with green stripes.”
Plural for the quality of being rather quirky or zany
“The only other peculiarity in her behavior consisted of occasional outbreaks of loud laughter, which she would stop abruptly and for which she would offer no explanation.”
Plural for something or someone strange or unusual that is an object of interest
“I have seen this in the long intercourse I have had with iron ships, and it has been a strange thing to witness this peculiarity.”
Plural for the state of being unlike
Plural for the state or characteristic of being different or unique as compared to others
Plural for one nature, especially in terms of how it affects their behavior
Plural for a person's outward bearing or way of behaving towards others
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