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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    eccentric quirky unconventional unusual peculiar odd bizarre offbeat outlandish anomalous aberrant atypical irregular singular distinctive characteristic individualistic personal unique exclusive special peculiar freakish erratic capricious whimsical fanciful imaginative inventive innovative nonconformist unorthodox heterodox Bohemian avant-garde experimental radical extreme extraordinary remarkable outstanding exceptional uncommon rare strange weird off-center out-of-the-ordinary

    Meaning of Idiosyncratic

    The primary meaning of the word "idiosyncratic" is relating to a peculiar or individualistic characteristic, trait, or mannerism.

    Definitions

    • Relating to a peculiarity of constitution or temperament
    • * Having or exhibiting a peculiar or individualistic character, trait, or mannerism
    • * Deviating from the normal or expected type or form

    Etymology of Idiosyncratic

    The word "idiosyncratic" has its roots in Greek, with "idios" meaning "one's own" or "private", and "sunkrasis" meaning "a mixing together" or "a temperament"
    Historically, the term was used in medicine to describe a person's unique physiological or psychological characteristics, and later expanded to describe individualistic or peculiar traits in general

    Example Uses

    • The artist's idiosyncratic style set her apart from her contemporaries
    • * He had an idiosyncratic way of speaking, using words and phrases that were unique to his region
    • * The idiosyncratic nature of the company's management structure made it difficult for new employees to adjust

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    normal typical conventional ordinary usual common standard regular routine mundane unremarkable uninspired unoriginal generic bland neutral conservative traditional familiar expected predictable consistent uniform homogeneous stereotypical clichéd trite

    Related Nouns

    personality trait characteristic quirk eccentricity peculiarity anomaly aberration individuality uniqueness distinctiveness singularity exclusivity specialty specialty item mannerism habit custom tradition convention norm standard prototype model archetype

    Related Verbs

    characterize distinguish differentiate individualize personalize specialize modify adapt alter change transform evolve develop grow mature refine perfect polish cultivate nurture

    Related Adjectives

    personal individual unique distinctive characteristic peculiar quirky eccentric unconventional unusual odd anomalous atypical irregular singular exclusive special rare uncommon extraordinary remarkable outstanding exceptional imaginative inventive innovative