idiosyncratic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪdiəʊˈsɪŋkrætɪk/

Definition

Peculiar to an individual or group; having unique or distinct characteristics.

Examples

• The artist's idiosyncratic style made her work instantly recognizable.

• Each student had an idiosyncratic way of approaching the problem.

• The company's idiosyncratic culture attracted a very specific type of employee.

Synonyms of idiosyncratic

Words with a similar meaning to idiosyncratic:

• peculiar
• unique
• distinctive
• individual
• unconventional

Antonyms of idiosyncratic

Words with the opposite meaning to idiosyncratic:

• conventional
• typical
• ordinary

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