Idiosyncrasy

noun

Meaning

A distinctive or peculiar habit, mannerism, or characteristic that belongs to a specific individual.

Examples

Her main idiosyncrasy is that she refuses to eat any food that is green.
The software has a few minor idiosyncrasies that you will get used to after a week of use.

Synonyms: habit, quirk, mannerism, eccentricity, peculiarity

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Idiosyncrasy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

Definition

A distinctive or peculiar habit, mannerism, or characteristic that belongs to a specific individual.

Examples

Her main idiosyncrasy is that she refuses to eat any food that is green.
The software has a few minor idiosyncrasies that you will get used to after a week of use.
He was known for the idiosyncrasy of humming loudly whenever he was deep in thought.

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