CEFR C1

idiosyncratic

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: peculiar, unique, distinctive, individual, unconventional

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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.

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