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Peculiarity vs Idiosyncracy - What's the difference?

peculiarity | idiosyncracy |

As nouns the difference between peculiarity and idiosyncracy

is that peculiarity is the quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity while idiosyncracy is .

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.

    • idiosyncracy

    English

    Noun

    (idiosyncracies)

    • Usage notes

    * This spelling is commonly considered a misspelling; etymologically the preferred spelling is idiosyncrasy'', which is also the only spelling given by most dictionaries, such as the ''Dictionary.com Unabridged'' gives both spellings, but under the entry name ''idiosyncrasy .

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