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Indecorous vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

indecorous | peculiar | Related terms |

Indecorous is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between indecorous and peculiar

is that indecorous is improper, immodest or indecent while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Unexpected vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

unexpected | peculiar | Related terms |

Unexpected is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between unexpected and peculiar

is that unexpected is not expected, anticipated or foreseen while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Unstable vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

unstable | peculiar | Related terms |

Unstable is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between unstable and peculiar

is that unstable is having a strong tendency to change while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Unfitting vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

unfitting | peculiar | Related terms |

Unfitting is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between unfitting and peculiar

is that unfitting is that is not fitting for its purpose while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Own vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

own | peculiar | Related terms |

Own is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between own and peculiar

is that own is belonging to; possessed; proper to while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a verb own

is (lb) to have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); "to possess by right; to have the right of property in; to have the legal right or rightful title to" (ref 1) or own can be (obsolete) to grant; give.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Striking vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

striking | peculiar | Related terms |

Striking is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between striking and peculiar

is that striking is making a strong impression while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As nouns the difference between striking and peculiar

is that striking is the act by which something strikes or is struck while peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

As a verb striking

is .

Improper vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

improper | peculiar | Related terms |

Improper is a related term of peculiar.


As adjectives the difference between improper and peculiar

is that improper is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a verb improper

is (obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Peculiar vs Insane - What's the difference?

peculiar | insane | Related terms |

Peculiar is a related term of insane.


As adjectives the difference between peculiar and insane

is that peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual while insane is exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted .

As a noun peculiar

is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Peculiar vs Absurd - What's the difference?

peculiar | absurd | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between peculiar and absurd

is that peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual while absurd is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

As nouns the difference between peculiar and absurd

is that peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic while absurd is an absurdity.

Crotchety vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

crotchety | peculiar | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between crotchety and peculiar

is that crotchety is cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies while peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.

As a noun peculiar is

that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

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