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peculiar
(p/I/'k/j//u/l/j//@/r )

adjective (a)

  • 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 (n)

  • That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected(adj.all)
    Example:
    The peculiar aromatic odor of cloves.
    Synonym:
    curious, funny, odd, queer, rum, rummy, singular
    source: wordnet30
  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category(adj.all)
    Example:
    A peculiar bond of sympathy between them.
    An expression peculiar to Canadians.
    Rights peculiar to the rich.
    Synonym:
    particular, special
    source: wordnet30
  • markedly different from the usual(adj.all)
    Example:
    A peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats.
    A man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman.
    source: wordnet30
  • characteristic of one only; distinctive or special(adj.all)
    Example:
    The peculiar character of the Government of the U.S..
    source: wordnet30
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