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Peculiarity vs Abnormalcy - What's the difference?

peculiarity | abnormalcy | Synonyms |

Abnormalcy is a synonym of peculiarity.



As nouns the difference between peculiarity and abnormalcy

is that peculiarity is the quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity while abnormalcy is alternative form of lang= en.

peculiarity

English

Noun

(peculiarities)
  • The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
  • That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
  • * 1853 , , Villette , Chapter 4:
    • I had often heard of Miss Marchmont, and of her peculiarities (she had the character of being very eccentric), but till now had never seen her.
  • Exclusive possession or right.

    • abnormalcy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * abnormalism

    Noun

    (abnormalcies)
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    Synonyms

    * (state of being abnormal) abnormality * (something that is abnormal) aberration; peculiarity