peculiarity

== English == === Etymology === From peculiar + -ity. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ Rhymes: -æɹɪti Hyphenation: pe‧cu‧li‧ar‧i‧ty === Noun === peculiarity (countable and uncountable, plural peculiarities) The state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity. 1870, Louisa May Alcott, quoted in 2011, Daniel Shealy, Little Women Abroad: The Alcott Sisters' Letters from Europe, 1870-1871 I thought Alice and H. J. P. would have fainted at the full spectacle; but we are fast getting used to the little peculiarities of foreigners and I trust they will forgive us many sins in return. Exclusive possession or right. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====