Peculiarity (Noun)
Meaning 1
An odd or unusual characteristic.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her manner of speaking with a perpetual whisper was one of her most notable peculiarities.
- The old mansion had a peculiarity in its floor plan, with a staircase that seemed to lead to nowhere.
- His obsession with collecting antique door knobs was just one of his many quirky peculiarities.
- The artist's use of vibrant colors and distorted shapes was a peculiarity that set her work apart from others.
- The small town had a peculiarity in that all the street names were based on colors, with Red Street intersecting Blue Street.
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Meaning 2
A distinguishing trait.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Knickknackery
- Collector's Item
- Nicknack
- Knickknack
- Collectible
- Collectable
- Piece De Resistance
- Showpiece
- Bric-a-brac