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Idiosyncrasy Meaning in English

word

ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkɹəˌsi
id-ee-oh-SIN-kruh-see
ˈɪdɪˌɒsɪŋkɹəsi
ID-ee-OS-in-kruh-see

التعريف

An idiosyncrasy is a habit or way of behaving that is unusual or unique to a particular person. It can also refer more generally to a distinctive feature or characteristic of something or someone.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used in formal, academic, or descriptive contexts. Describes a personal quirk or unusual way of doing things, not something common to everyone. Common with possessive: 'his idiosyncrasy', 'her idiosyncrasy'. Sometimes used for groups or cultures: 'national idiosyncrasies'.

جمل نموذجية

One idiosyncrasy of my friend is that she always eats dessert first.

basic

It is an idiosyncrasy of this machine to make a loud noise when starting.

basic

Her biggest idiosyncrasy is tapping her foot while thinking.

basic

I always found his little idiosyncrasies charming.

natural

Every family has its own idiosyncrasies that make it unique.

natural

Don't worry, talking to yourself is just one of your harmless idiosyncrasies.

natural