idiosyncratic

[ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkratɪk]

idiosyncratic Definition

  • 1peculiar or unique to an individual
  • 2relating to idiosyncrasy; eccentric

Using idiosyncratic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "idiosyncratic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His idiosyncratic behavior made him stand out from the rest of the group.

  • Example

    The artist's style was highly idiosyncratic and easily recognizable.

  • Example

    Her idiosyncratic approach to problem-solving often yielded creative solutions.

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Phrases with idiosyncratic

  • a preference for something that is unusual or not widely liked

    Example

    She has an idiosyncratic taste in music, preferring obscure bands and experimental genres.

  • unusual or eccentric behavior that is unique to an individual

    Example

    His idiosyncratic behavior included wearing mismatched socks and speaking in rhyming couplets.

  • a personal way of speaking that is unique to an individual

    Example

    Her idiosyncratic language included made-up words and phrases that only she and her close friends understood.

Origins of idiosyncratic

from Greek 'idiosynkrasia', meaning 'a peculiar temperament'

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Summary: idiosyncratic in Brief

'Idiosyncratic' [ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkratɪk] describes something that is peculiar or unique to an individual. It can refer to a person's behavior, taste, or language, as well as artistic or creative styles. Examples include 'His idiosyncratic behavior made him stand out from the rest of the group.' and 'The artist's style was highly idiosyncratic and easily recognizable.'

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