Pronunciation: /pɪˈkjuːliər/
noun a person or thing that is unusual or distinctive in some way
A1 The children found a peculiar in the forest.
A2 She always had a peculiar for collecting vintage buttons.
B1 The shop sold a variety of peculiars for tourists to take home as souvenirs.
B2 His peculiar for solving complex puzzles made him a valuable asset to the team.
C1 The artist's peculiar for blending different art styles created a unique and innovative body of work.
C2 The scientist's peculiar for discovering new species led to groundbreaking advancements in the field of biology.
adjective different from the usual or normal; strange
A1 The cat's peculiar behavior always makes me laugh.
A2 She has a peculiar way of speaking that is hard to understand.
B1 The peculiar smell coming from the kitchen made me lose my appetite.
B2 His peculiar taste in music sets him apart from his friends.
C1 The artist's peculiar style has gained international recognition.
C2 The scientist's peculiar theory challenged the existing beliefs in the field.
formal The scientist made note of the peculiar behavior exhibited by the new species of insect.
informal It's kind of peculiar how she always wears mismatched socks.
slang That movie was so peculiar, I couldn't follow the plot at all.
figurative Her peculiar way of speaking was like a puzzle that no one could solve.
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