peculiarity

1 an odd or unusual characteristic [syn: distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic]

2 a distinguishing trait [syn: specialness, specialty, speciality, distinctiveness]

3 something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting [syn: curio, curiosity, oddity, oddment, rarity]

English

Noun

1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
3. Exclusive possession or right.

Translations

• Portuguese: peculiaridade (1), (2).

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